Simplify 272/1232
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
272
1232
=
17
77
Decimal: 0.2208
Percentage: 22.08%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 272/1232
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 272 and 1232 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 272 ÷ 16 = 17
Denominator: 1232 ÷ 16 = 77
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 272/1232 simplified to lowest terms is 17/77
Visual Representation
272/1232 = 22.1% of the whole