Simplify 42256/206096
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42256
206096
=
2641
12881
Decimal: 0.205
Percentage: 20.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42256/206096
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42256 and 206096 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42256 ÷ 16 = 2641
Denominator: 206096 ÷ 16 = 12881
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42256/206096 simplified to lowest terms is 2641/12881
Visual Representation
42256/206096 = 20.5% of the whole