Simplify 159744/258048
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
159744
258048
=
13
21
Decimal: 0.619
Percentage: 61.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 159744/258048
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 159744 and 258048 is 12288
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 159744 ÷ 12288 = 13
Denominator: 258048 ÷ 12288 = 21
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 159744/258048 simplified to lowest terms is 13/21
Visual Representation
159744/258048 = 61.9% of the whole