Simplify 74328/157272
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
74328
157272
=
3097
6553
Decimal: 0.4726
Percentage: 47.26%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 74328/157272
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 74328 and 157272 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 74328 ÷ 24 = 3097
Denominator: 157272 ÷ 24 = 6553
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 74328/157272 simplified to lowest terms is 3097/6553
Visual Representation
74328/157272 = 47.3% of the whole