Simplify 37888/42496
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
37888
42496
=
74
83
Decimal: 0.8916
Percentage: 89.16%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 37888/42496
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 37888 and 42496 is 512
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 37888 ÷ 512 = 74
Denominator: 42496 ÷ 512 = 83
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 37888/42496 simplified to lowest terms is 74/83
Visual Representation
37888/42496 = 89.2% of the whole