Simplify 72872/202472
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
72872
202472
=
9109
25309
Decimal: 0.3599
Percentage: 35.99%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 72872/202472
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 72872 and 202472 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 72872 ÷ 8 = 9109
Denominator: 202472 ÷ 8 = 25309
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 72872/202472 simplified to lowest terms is 9109/25309
Visual Representation
72872/202472 = 36% of the whole