Simplify 21642/50442
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
21642
50442
=
3607
8407
Decimal: 0.429
Percentage: 42.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 21642/50442
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 21642 and 50442 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 21642 ÷ 6 = 3607
Denominator: 50442 ÷ 6 = 8407
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 21642/50442 simplified to lowest terms is 3607/8407
Visual Representation
21642/50442 = 42.9% of the whole