Simplify 28472/42296
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
28472
42296
=
3559
5287
Decimal: 0.6732
Percentage: 67.32%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 28472/42296
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 28472 and 42296 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 28472 ÷ 8 = 3559
Denominator: 42296 ÷ 8 = 5287
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 28472/42296 simplified to lowest terms is 3559/5287
Visual Representation
28472/42296 = 67.3% of the whole