Simplify 59040/72864
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
59040
72864
=
205
253
Decimal: 0.8103
Percentage: 81.03%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 59040/72864
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 59040 and 72864 is 288
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 59040 ÷ 288 = 205
Denominator: 72864 ÷ 288 = 253
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 59040/72864 simplified to lowest terms is 205/253
Visual Representation
59040/72864 = 81% of the whole