Simplify 38312/72872
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38312
72872
=
4789
9109
Decimal: 0.5257
Percentage: 52.57%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38312/72872
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38312 and 72872 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38312 ÷ 8 = 4789
Denominator: 72872 ÷ 8 = 9109
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38312/72872 simplified to lowest terms is 4789/9109
Visual Representation
38312/72872 = 52.6% of the whole