Simplify 165985/223585
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
165985
223585
=
33197
44717
Decimal: 0.7424
Percentage: 74.24%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 165985/223585
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 165985 and 223585 is 5
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 165985 ÷ 5 = 33197
Denominator: 223585 ÷ 5 = 44717
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 165985/223585 simplified to lowest terms is 33197/44717
Visual Representation
165985/223585 = 74.2% of the whole