Simplify 38172/72732
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38172
72732
=
3181
6061
Decimal: 0.5248
Percentage: 52.48%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38172/72732
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38172 and 72732 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38172 ÷ 12 = 3181
Denominator: 72732 ÷ 12 = 6061
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38172/72732 simplified to lowest terms is 3181/6061
Visual Representation
38172/72732 = 52.5% of the whole