Simplify 8256/12144
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
8256
12144
=
172
253
Decimal: 0.6798
Percentage: 67.98%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 8256/12144
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 8256 and 12144 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 8256 ÷ 48 = 172
Denominator: 12144 ÷ 48 = 253
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 8256/12144 simplified to lowest terms is 172/253
Visual Representation
8256/12144 = 68% of the whole