Simplify 62256/83856
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
62256
83856
=
1297
1747
Decimal: 0.7424
Percentage: 74.24%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 62256/83856
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 62256 and 83856 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 62256 ÷ 48 = 1297
Denominator: 83856 ÷ 48 = 1747
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 62256/83856 simplified to lowest terms is 1297/1747
Visual Representation
62256/83856 = 74.2% of the whole