Simplify 42372/125316
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42372
125316
=
1177
3481
Decimal: 0.3381
Percentage: 33.81%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42372/125316
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42372 and 125316 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42372 ÷ 36 = 1177
Denominator: 125316 ÷ 36 = 3481
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42372/125316 simplified to lowest terms is 1177/3481
Visual Representation
42372/125316 = 33.8% of the whole