Simplify 73072/170272
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
73072
170272
=
4567
10642
Decimal: 0.4291
Percentage: 42.91%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 73072/170272
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 73072 and 170272 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 73072 ÷ 16 = 4567
Denominator: 170272 ÷ 16 = 10642
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 73072/170272 simplified to lowest terms is 4567/10642
Visual Representation
73072/170272 = 42.9% of the whole