Simplify 42237/52605
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42237
52605
=
4693
5845
Decimal: 0.8029
Percentage: 80.29%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42237/52605
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42237 and 52605 is 9
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42237 ÷ 9 = 4693
Denominator: 52605 ÷ 9 = 5845
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42237/52605 simplified to lowest terms is 4693/5845
Visual Representation
42237/52605 = 80.3% of the whole