Simplify 16542/38142
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
16542
38142
=
919
2119
Decimal: 0.4337
Percentage: 43.37%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 16542/38142
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 16542 and 38142 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 16542 ÷ 18 = 919
Denominator: 38142 ÷ 18 = 2119
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 16542/38142 simplified to lowest terms is 919/2119
Visual Representation
16542/38142 = 43.4% of the whole