Simplify 38278/72838
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38278
72838
=
19139
36419
Decimal: 0.5255
Percentage: 52.55%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38278/72838
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38278 and 72838 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38278 ÷ 2 = 19139
Denominator: 72838 ÷ 2 = 36419
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38278/72838 simplified to lowest terms is 19139/36419
Visual Representation
38278/72838 = 52.6% of the whole