Simplify 38142/72702
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38142
72702
=
2119
4039
Decimal: 0.5246
Percentage: 52.46%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38142/72702
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38142 and 72702 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38142 ÷ 18 = 2119
Denominator: 72702 ÷ 18 = 4039
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38142/72702 simplified to lowest terms is 2119/4039
Visual Representation
38142/72702 = 52.5% of the whole