Simplify 31396/42196
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
31396
42196
=
7849
10549
Decimal: 0.7441
Percentage: 74.41%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 31396/42196
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 31396 and 42196 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 31396 ÷ 4 = 7849
Denominator: 42196 ÷ 4 = 10549
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 31396/42196 simplified to lowest terms is 7849/10549
Visual Representation
31396/42196 = 74.4% of the whole