Simplify 28872/42696
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
28872
42696
=
401
593
Decimal: 0.6762
Percentage: 67.62%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 28872/42696
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 28872 and 42696 is 72
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 28872 ÷ 72 = 401
Denominator: 42696 ÷ 72 = 593
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 28872/42696 simplified to lowest terms is 401/593
Visual Representation
28872/42696 = 67.6% of the whole