Simplify 7272/16872
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
7272
16872
=
303
703
Decimal: 0.431
Percentage: 43.1%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 7272/16872
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 7272 and 16872 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 7272 ÷ 24 = 303
Denominator: 16872 ÷ 24 = 703
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 7272/16872 simplified to lowest terms is 303/703
Visual Representation
7272/16872 = 43.1% of the whole