Simplify 42588/104796
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42588
104796
=
1183
2911
Decimal: 0.4064
Percentage: 40.64%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42588/104796
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42588 and 104796 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42588 ÷ 36 = 1183
Denominator: 104796 ÷ 36 = 2911
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42588/104796 simplified to lowest terms is 1183/2911
Visual Representation
42588/104796 = 40.6% of the whole