Simplify 42156/56556
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42156
56556
=
1171
1571
Decimal: 0.7454
Percentage: 74.54%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42156/56556
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42156 and 56556 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42156 ÷ 36 = 1171
Denominator: 56556 ÷ 36 = 1571
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42156/56556 simplified to lowest terms is 1171/1571
Visual Representation
42156/56556 = 74.5% of the whole