Simplify 74340/157284
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
74340
157284
=
2065
4369
Decimal: 0.4726
Percentage: 47.26%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 74340/157284
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 74340 and 157284 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 74340 ÷ 36 = 2065
Denominator: 157284 ÷ 36 = 4369
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 74340/157284 simplified to lowest terms is 2065/4369
Visual Representation
74340/157284 = 47.3% of the whole