Simplify 6072/16872
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
6072
16872
=
253
703
Decimal: 0.3599
Percentage: 35.99%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 6072/16872
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 6072 and 16872 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 6072 ÷ 24 = 253
Denominator: 16872 ÷ 24 = 703
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 6072/16872 simplified to lowest terms is 253/703
Visual Representation
6072/16872 = 36% of the whole