Simplify 38240/72800
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38240
72800
=
239
455
Decimal: 0.5253
Percentage: 52.53%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38240/72800
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38240 and 72800 is 160
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38240 ÷ 160 = 239
Denominator: 72800 ÷ 160 = 455
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38240/72800 simplified to lowest terms is 239/455
Visual Representation
38240/72800 = 52.5% of the whole