Simplify 38436/72996
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38436
72996
=
3203
6083
Decimal: 0.5265
Percentage: 52.65%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38436/72996
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38436 and 72996 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38436 ÷ 12 = 3203
Denominator: 72996 ÷ 12 = 6083
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38436/72996 simplified to lowest terms is 3203/6083
Visual Representation
38436/72996 = 52.7% of the whole