Simplify 17424/21520
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
17424
21520
=
1089
1345
Decimal: 0.8097
Percentage: 80.97%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 17424/21520
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 17424 and 21520 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 17424 ÷ 16 = 1089
Denominator: 21520 ÷ 16 = 1345
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 17424/21520 simplified to lowest terms is 1089/1345
Visual Representation
17424/21520 = 81% of the whole