Simplify 42858/81738
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42858
81738
=
2381
4541
Decimal: 0.5243
Percentage: 52.43%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42858/81738
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42858 and 81738 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42858 ÷ 18 = 2381
Denominator: 81738 ÷ 18 = 4541
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42858/81738 simplified to lowest terms is 2381/4541
Visual Representation
42858/81738 = 52.4% of the whole