Simplify 42138/52506
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42138
52506
=
2341
2917
Decimal: 0.8025
Percentage: 80.25%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42138/52506
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42138 and 52506 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42138 ÷ 18 = 2341
Denominator: 52506 ÷ 18 = 2917
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42138/52506 simplified to lowest terms is 2341/2917
Visual Representation
42138/52506 = 80.3% of the whole