Simplify 42642/57042
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42642
57042
=
2369
3169
Decimal: 0.7476
Percentage: 74.76%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42642/57042
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42642 and 57042 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42642 ÷ 18 = 2369
Denominator: 57042 ÷ 18 = 3169
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42642/57042 simplified to lowest terms is 2369/3169
Visual Representation
42642/57042 = 74.8% of the whole