Simplify 272/992
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
272
992
=
17
62
Decimal: 0.2742
Percentage: 27.42%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 272/992
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 272 and 992 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 272 ÷ 16 = 17
Denominator: 992 ÷ 16 = 62
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 272/992 simplified to lowest terms is 17/62
Visual Representation
272/992 = 27.4% of the whole