Simplify 42240/206080

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

42240 206080 = 33 161

Decimal: 0.205

Percentage: 20.5%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 42240/206080

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 42240 and 206080 is 1280

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 42240 ÷ 1280 = 33

Denominator: 206080 ÷ 1280 = 161

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 42240/206080 simplified to lowest terms is 33/161

Visual Representation

42240/206080 = 20.5% of the whole

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