Simplify 42372/47556
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42372
47556
=
1177
1321
Decimal: 0.891
Percentage: 89.1%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42372/47556
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42372 and 47556 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42372 ÷ 36 = 1177
Denominator: 47556 ÷ 36 = 1321
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42372/47556 simplified to lowest terms is 1177/1321
Visual Representation
42372/47556 = 89.1% of the whole