Simplify 48672/72972
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
48672
72972
=
1352
2027
Decimal: 0.667
Percentage: 66.7%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 48672/72972
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 48672 and 72972 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 48672 ÷ 36 = 1352
Denominator: 72972 ÷ 36 = 2027
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 48672/72972 simplified to lowest terms is 1352/2027
Visual Representation
48672/72972 = 66.7% of the whole