Simplify 42996/81876
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
42996
81876
=
3583
6823
Decimal: 0.5251
Percentage: 52.51%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 42996/81876
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 42996 and 81876 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 42996 ÷ 12 = 3583
Denominator: 81876 ÷ 12 = 6823
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 42996/81876 simplified to lowest terms is 3583/6823
Visual Representation
42996/81876 = 52.5% of the whole