Simplify 38040/42648
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38040
42648
=
1585
1777
Decimal: 0.892
Percentage: 89.2%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38040/42648
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38040 and 42648 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38040 ÷ 24 = 1585
Denominator: 42648 ÷ 24 = 1777
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38040/42648 simplified to lowest terms is 1585/1777
Visual Representation
38040/42648 = 89.2% of the whole