Simplify 42836/81716
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42836
81716
=
10709
20429
Decimal: 0.5242
Percentage: 52.42%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42836/81716
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42836 and 81716 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42836 ÷ 4 = 10709
Denominator: 81716 ÷ 4 = 20429
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42836/81716 simplified to lowest terms is 10709/20429
Visual Representation
42836/81716 = 52.4% of the whole