Simplify 42342/104550
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42342
104550
=
7057
17425
Decimal: 0.405
Percentage: 40.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42342/104550
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42342 and 104550 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42342 ÷ 6 = 7057
Denominator: 104550 ÷ 6 = 17425
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42342/104550 simplified to lowest terms is 7057/17425
Visual Representation
42342/104550 = 40.5% of the whole