Simplify 42555/52923
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42555
52923
=
14185
17641
Decimal: 0.8041
Percentage: 80.41%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42555/52923
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42555 and 52923 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42555 ÷ 3 = 14185
Denominator: 52923 ÷ 3 = 17641
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42555/52923 simplified to lowest terms is 14185/17641
Visual Representation
42555/52923 = 80.4% of the whole