Simplify 76872/179272
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
76872
179272
=
9609
22409
Decimal: 0.4288
Percentage: 42.88%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 76872/179272
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 76872 and 179272 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 76872 ÷ 8 = 9609
Denominator: 179272 ÷ 8 = 22409
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 76872/179272 simplified to lowest terms is 9609/22409
Visual Representation
76872/179272 = 42.9% of the whole