Simplify 74344/157288
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
74344
157288
=
9293
19661
Decimal: 0.4727
Percentage: 47.27%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 74344/157288
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 74344 and 157288 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 74344 ÷ 8 = 9293
Denominator: 157288 ÷ 8 = 19661
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 74344/157288 simplified to lowest terms is 9293/19661
Visual Representation
74344/157288 = 47.3% of the whole