Simplify 71712/118368
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
71712
118368
=
83
137
Decimal: 0.6058
Percentage: 60.58%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 71712/118368
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 71712 and 118368 is 864
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 71712 ÷ 864 = 83
Denominator: 118368 ÷ 864 = 137
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 71712/118368 simplified to lowest terms is 83/137
Visual Representation
71712/118368 = 60.6% of the whole