Simplify 54/126
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
54
126
=
3
7
Decimal: 0.4286
Percentage: 42.86%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 54/126
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 54 and 126 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 54 ÷ 18 = 3
Denominator: 126 ÷ 18 = 7
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 54/126 simplified to lowest terms is 3/7
Visual Representation
54/126 = 42.9% of the whole