Simplify 72948/170148

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

72948 170148 = 6079 14179

Decimal: 0.4287

Percentage: 42.87%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 72948/170148

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 72948 and 170148 is 12

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 72948 ÷ 12 = 6079

Denominator: 170148 ÷ 12 = 14179

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 72948/170148 simplified to lowest terms is 6079/14179

Visual Representation

72948/170148 = 42.9% of the whole

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