Simplify 188272/253072
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
188272
253072
=
11767
15817
Decimal: 0.7439
Percentage: 74.39%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 188272/253072
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 188272 and 253072 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 188272 ÷ 16 = 11767
Denominator: 253072 ÷ 16 = 15817
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 188272/253072 simplified to lowest terms is 11767/15817
Visual Representation
188272/253072 = 74.4% of the whole