Simplify 38174/72734
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38174
72734
=
19087
36367
Decimal: 0.5248
Percentage: 52.48%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38174/72734
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38174 and 72734 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38174 ÷ 2 = 19087
Denominator: 72734 ÷ 2 = 36367
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38174/72734 simplified to lowest terms is 19087/36367
Visual Representation
38174/72734 = 52.5% of the whole