Simplify 48/144
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
48
144
=
1
3
Decimal: 0.3333
Percentage: 33.33%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 48/144
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 48 and 144 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 48 ÷ 48 = 1
Denominator: 144 ÷ 48 = 3
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 48/144 simplified to lowest terms is 1/3
Visual Representation
48/144 = 33.3% of the whole