Simplify 45144/72144
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
45144
72144
=
209
334
Decimal: 0.6257
Percentage: 62.57%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 45144/72144
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 45144 and 72144 is 216
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 45144 ÷ 216 = 209
Denominator: 72144 ÷ 216 = 334
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 45144/72144 simplified to lowest terms is 209/334
Visual Representation
45144/72144 = 62.6% of the whole