Simplify 42724/70372
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42724
70372
=
10681
17593
Decimal: 0.6071
Percentage: 60.71%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42724/70372
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42724 and 70372 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42724 ÷ 4 = 10681
Denominator: 70372 ÷ 4 = 17593
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42724/70372 simplified to lowest terms is 10681/17593
Visual Representation
42724/70372 = 60.7% of the whole