Simplify 272/672
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
272
672
=
17
42
Decimal: 0.4048
Percentage: 40.48%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 272/672
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 272 and 672 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 272 ÷ 16 = 17
Denominator: 672 ÷ 16 = 42
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 272/672 simplified to lowest terms is 17/42
Visual Representation
272/672 = 40.5% of the whole