Simplify 31272/42072
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
31272
42072
=
1303
1753
Decimal: 0.7433
Percentage: 74.33%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 31272/42072
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 31272 and 42072 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 31272 ÷ 24 = 1303
Denominator: 42072 ÷ 24 = 1753
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 31272/42072 simplified to lowest terms is 1303/1753
Visual Representation
31272/42072 = 74.3% of the whole