Simplify 8142/18942
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
8142
18942
=
1357
3157
Decimal: 0.4298
Percentage: 42.98%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 8142/18942
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 8142 and 18942 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 8142 ÷ 6 = 1357
Denominator: 18942 ÷ 6 = 3157
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 8142/18942 simplified to lowest terms is 1357/3157
Visual Representation
8142/18942 = 43% of the whole