Simplify 38428/72988
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38428
72988
=
9607
18247
Decimal: 0.5265
Percentage: 52.65%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38428/72988
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38428 and 72988 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38428 ÷ 4 = 9607
Denominator: 72988 ÷ 4 = 18247
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38428/72988 simplified to lowest terms is 9607/18247
Visual Representation
38428/72988 = 52.7% of the whole