Simplify 38412/72972
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38412
72972
=
1067
2027
Decimal: 0.5264
Percentage: 52.64%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38412/72972
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38412 and 72972 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38412 ÷ 36 = 1067
Denominator: 72972 ÷ 36 = 2027
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38412/72972 simplified to lowest terms is 1067/2027
Visual Representation
38412/72972 = 52.6% of the whole