Simplify 74499/157443
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
74499
157443
=
24833
52481
Decimal: 0.4732
Percentage: 47.32%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 74499/157443
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 74499 and 157443 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 74499 ÷ 3 = 24833
Denominator: 157443 ÷ 3 = 52481
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 74499/157443 simplified to lowest terms is 24833/52481
Visual Representation
74499/157443 = 47.3% of the whole