Simplify 159048/240264
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
159048
240264
=
47
71
Decimal: 0.662
Percentage: 66.2%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 159048/240264
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 159048 and 240264 is 3384
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 159048 ÷ 3384 = 47
Denominator: 240264 ÷ 3384 = 71
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 159048/240264 simplified to lowest terms is 47/71
Visual Representation
159048/240264 = 66.2% of the whole