Simplify 31784/42584
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
31784
42584
=
3973
5323
Decimal: 0.7464
Percentage: 74.64%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 31784/42584
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 31784 and 42584 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 31784 ÷ 8 = 3973
Denominator: 42584 ÷ 8 = 5323
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 31784/42584 simplified to lowest terms is 3973/5323
Visual Representation
31784/42584 = 74.6% of the whole