Simplify 42888/81768
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42888
81768
=
1787
3407
Decimal: 0.5245
Percentage: 52.45%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42888/81768
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42888 and 81768 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42888 ÷ 24 = 1787
Denominator: 81768 ÷ 24 = 3407
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42888/81768 simplified to lowest terms is 1787/3407
Visual Representation
42888/81768 = 52.5% of the whole