Simplify 42805/81685
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42805
81685
=
8561
16337
Decimal: 0.524
Percentage: 52.4%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42805/81685
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42805 and 81685 is 5
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42805 ÷ 5 = 8561
Denominator: 81685 ÷ 5 = 16337
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42805/81685 simplified to lowest terms is 8561/16337
Visual Representation
42805/81685 = 52.4% of the whole