Simplify 72942/170142
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
72942
170142
=
12157
28357
Decimal: 0.4287
Percentage: 42.87%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 72942/170142
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 72942 and 170142 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 72942 ÷ 6 = 12157
Denominator: 170142 ÷ 6 = 28357
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 72942/170142 simplified to lowest terms is 12157/28357
Visual Representation
72942/170142 = 42.9% of the whole