Simplify 17496/45144
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
17496
45144
=
81
209
Decimal: 0.3876
Percentage: 38.76%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 17496/45144
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 17496 and 45144 is 216
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 17496 ÷ 216 = 81
Denominator: 45144 ÷ 216 = 209
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 17496/45144 simplified to lowest terms is 81/209
Visual Representation
17496/45144 = 38.8% of the whole