Simplify 42885/81765
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42885
81765
=
953
1817
Decimal: 0.5245
Percentage: 52.45%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42885/81765
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42885 and 81765 is 45
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42885 ÷ 45 = 953
Denominator: 81765 ÷ 45 = 1817
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42885/81765 simplified to lowest terms is 953/1817
Visual Representation
42885/81765 = 52.5% of the whole