Simplify 48609/72909
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
48609
72909
=
5401
8101
Decimal: 0.6667
Percentage: 66.67%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 48609/72909
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 48609 and 72909 is 9
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 48609 ÷ 9 = 5401
Denominator: 72909 ÷ 9 = 8101
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 48609/72909 simplified to lowest terms is 5401/8101
Visual Representation
48609/72909 = 66.7% of the whole