Simplify 31172/41972
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
31172
41972
=
7793
10493
Decimal: 0.7427
Percentage: 74.27%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 31172/41972
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 31172 and 41972 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 31172 ÷ 4 = 7793
Denominator: 41972 ÷ 4 = 10493
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 31172/41972 simplified to lowest terms is 7793/10493
Visual Representation
31172/41972 = 74.3% of the whole