Simplify 187209/252009
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
187209
252009
=
20801
28001
Decimal: 0.7429
Percentage: 74.29%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 187209/252009
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 187209 and 252009 is 9
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 187209 ÷ 9 = 20801
Denominator: 252009 ÷ 9 = 28001
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 187209/252009 simplified to lowest terms is 20801/28001
Visual Representation
187209/252009 = 74.3% of the whole