Simplify 42640/53008
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42640
53008
=
2665
3313
Decimal: 0.8044
Percentage: 80.44%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42640/53008
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42640 and 53008 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42640 ÷ 16 = 2665
Denominator: 53008 ÷ 16 = 3313
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42640/53008 simplified to lowest terms is 2665/3313
Visual Representation
42640/53008 = 80.4% of the whole