Simplify 255744/342144
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
255744
342144
=
74
99
Decimal: 0.7475
Percentage: 74.75%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 255744/342144
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 255744 and 342144 is 3456
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 255744 ÷ 3456 = 74
Denominator: 342144 ÷ 3456 = 99
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 255744/342144 simplified to lowest terms is 74/99
Visual Representation
255744/342144 = 74.8% of the whole