Simplify 72972/170172
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
72972
170172
=
2027
4727
Decimal: 0.4288
Percentage: 42.88%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 72972/170172
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 72972 and 170172 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 72972 ÷ 36 = 2027
Denominator: 170172 ÷ 36 = 4727
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 72972/170172 simplified to lowest terms is 2027/4727
Visual Representation
72972/170172 = 42.9% of the whole