Simplify 272/560
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
272
560
=
17
35
Decimal: 0.4857
Percentage: 48.57%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 272/560
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 272 and 560 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 272 ÷ 16 = 17
Denominator: 560 ÷ 16 = 35
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 272/560 simplified to lowest terms is 17/35
Visual Representation
272/560 = 48.6% of the whole