Simplify 48172/71500
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
48172
71500
=
12043
17875
Decimal: 0.6737
Percentage: 67.37%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 48172/71500
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 48172 and 71500 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 48172 ÷ 4 = 12043
Denominator: 71500 ÷ 4 = 17875
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 48172/71500 simplified to lowest terms is 12043/17875
Visual Representation
48172/71500 = 67.4% of the whole