Simplify 48712/72040
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
48712
72040
=
6089
9005
Decimal: 0.6762
Percentage: 67.62%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 48712/72040
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 48712 and 72040 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 48712 ÷ 8 = 6089
Denominator: 72040 ÷ 8 = 9005
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 48712/72040 simplified to lowest terms is 6089/9005
Visual Representation
48712/72040 = 67.6% of the whole