Simplify 21528/40968
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
21528
40968
=
299
569
Decimal: 0.5255
Percentage: 52.55%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 21528/40968
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 21528 and 40968 is 72
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 21528 ÷ 72 = 299
Denominator: 40968 ÷ 72 = 569
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 21528/40968 simplified to lowest terms is 299/569
Visual Representation
21528/40968 = 52.6% of the whole