Simplify 42438/70086
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42438
70086
=
7073
11681
Decimal: 0.6055
Percentage: 60.55%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42438/70086
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42438 and 70086 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42438 ÷ 6 = 7073
Denominator: 70086 ÷ 6 = 11681
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42438/70086 simplified to lowest terms is 7073/11681
Visual Representation
42438/70086 = 60.6% of the whole