Simplify 23420/38972
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
23420
38972
=
5855
9743
Decimal: 0.6009
Percentage: 60.09%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 23420/38972
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 23420 and 38972 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 23420 ÷ 4 = 5855
Denominator: 38972 ÷ 4 = 9743
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 23420/38972 simplified to lowest terms is 5855/9743
Visual Representation
23420/38972 = 60.1% of the whole