Simplify 42444/56844
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42444
56844
=
1179
1579
Decimal: 0.7467
Percentage: 74.67%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42444/56844
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42444 and 56844 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42444 ÷ 36 = 1179
Denominator: 56844 ÷ 36 = 1579
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42444/56844 simplified to lowest terms is 1179/1579
Visual Representation
42444/56844 = 74.7% of the whole