Simplify 42480/104688
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42480
104688
=
295
727
Decimal: 0.4058
Percentage: 40.58%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42480/104688
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42480 and 104688 is 144
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42480 ÷ 144 = 295
Denominator: 104688 ÷ 144 = 727
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42480/104688 simplified to lowest terms is 295/727
Visual Representation
42480/104688 = 40.6% of the whole