Simplify 45000/72000
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
45000
72000
=
5
8
Decimal: 0.625
Percentage: 62.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 45000/72000
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 45000 and 72000 is 9000
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 45000 ÷ 9000 = 5
Denominator: 72000 ÷ 9000 = 8
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 45000/72000 simplified to lowest terms is 5/8
Visual Representation
45000/72000 = 62.5% of the whole