Simplify 72978/170178
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
72978
170178
=
12163
28363
Decimal: 0.4288
Percentage: 42.88%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 72978/170178
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 72978 and 170178 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 72978 ÷ 6 = 12163
Denominator: 170178 ÷ 6 = 28363
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 72978/170178 simplified to lowest terms is 12163/28363
Visual Representation
72978/170178 = 42.9% of the whole