Simplify 42785/81665
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42785
81665
=
8557
16333
Decimal: 0.5239
Percentage: 52.39%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42785/81665
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42785 and 81665 is 5
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42785 ÷ 5 = 8557
Denominator: 81665 ÷ 5 = 16333
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42785/81665 simplified to lowest terms is 8557/16333
Visual Representation
42785/81665 = 52.4% of the whole