Simplify 38424/72984
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38424
72984
=
1601
3041
Decimal: 0.5265
Percentage: 52.65%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38424/72984
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38424 and 72984 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38424 ÷ 24 = 1601
Denominator: 72984 ÷ 24 = 3041
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38424/72984 simplified to lowest terms is 1601/3041
Visual Representation
38424/72984 = 52.7% of the whole