Simplify 31842/78498
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
31842
78498
=
1769
4361
Decimal: 0.4056
Percentage: 40.56%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 31842/78498
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 31842 and 78498 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 31842 ÷ 18 = 1769
Denominator: 78498 ÷ 18 = 4361
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 31842/78498 simplified to lowest terms is 1769/4361
Visual Representation
31842/78498 = 40.6% of the whole