Simplify 45240/72240
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
45240
72240
=
377
602
Decimal: 0.6262
Percentage: 62.62%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 45240/72240
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 45240 and 72240 is 120
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 45240 ÷ 120 = 377
Denominator: 72240 ÷ 120 = 602
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 45240/72240 simplified to lowest terms is 377/602
Visual Representation
45240/72240 = 62.6% of the whole