Simplify 74308/157252
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
74308
157252
=
18577
39313
Decimal: 0.4725
Percentage: 47.25%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 74308/157252
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 74308 and 157252 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 74308 ÷ 4 = 18577
Denominator: 157252 ÷ 4 = 39313
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 74308/157252 simplified to lowest terms is 18577/39313
Visual Representation
74308/157252 = 47.3% of the whole