Simplify 272/528
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
272
528
=
17
33
Decimal: 0.5152
Percentage: 51.52%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 272/528
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 272 and 528 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 272 ÷ 16 = 17
Denominator: 528 ÷ 16 = 33
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 272/528 simplified to lowest terms is 17/33
Visual Representation
272/528 = 51.5% of the whole