Simplify 45158/72158
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
45158
72158
=
22579
36079
Decimal: 0.6258
Percentage: 62.58%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 45158/72158
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 45158 and 72158 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 45158 ÷ 2 = 22579
Denominator: 72158 ÷ 2 = 36079
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 45158/72158 simplified to lowest terms is 22579/36079
Visual Representation
45158/72158 = 62.6% of the whole