Simplify 7242/16842
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
7242
16842
=
1207
2807
Decimal: 0.43
Percentage: 43%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 7242/16842
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 7242 and 16842 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 7242 ÷ 6 = 1207
Denominator: 16842 ÷ 6 = 2807
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 7242/16842 simplified to lowest terms is 1207/2807
Visual Representation
7242/16842 = 43% of the whole