Simplify 720/1152
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
720
1152
=
5
8
Decimal: 0.625
Percentage: 62.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 720/1152
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 720 and 1152 is 144
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 720 ÷ 144 = 5
Denominator: 1152 ÷ 144 = 8
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 720/1152 simplified to lowest terms is 5/8
Visual Representation
720/1152 = 62.5% of the whole