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