Simplify 1740/2172
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1740
2172
=
145
181
Decimal: 0.8011
Percentage: 80.11%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1740/2172
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1740 and 2172 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1740 ÷ 12 = 145
Denominator: 2172 ÷ 12 = 181
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1740/2172 simplified to lowest terms is 145/181
Visual Representation
1740/2172 = 80.1% of the whole