Simplify 73242/170442
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
73242
170442
=
4069
9469
Decimal: 0.4297
Percentage: 42.97%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 73242/170442
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 73242 and 170442 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 73242 ÷ 18 = 4069
Denominator: 170442 ÷ 18 = 9469
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 73242/170442 simplified to lowest terms is 4069/9469
Visual Representation
73242/170442 = 43% of the whole