Simplify 72144/201744
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
72144
201744
=
167
467
Decimal: 0.3576
Percentage: 35.76%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 72144/201744
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 72144 and 201744 is 432
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 72144 ÷ 432 = 167
Denominator: 201744 ÷ 432 = 467
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 72144/201744 simplified to lowest terms is 167/467
Visual Representation
72144/201744 = 35.8% of the whole