Simplify 840/1272
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
840
1272
=
35
53
Decimal: 0.6604
Percentage: 66.04%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 840/1272
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 840 and 1272 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 840 ÷ 24 = 35
Denominator: 1272 ÷ 24 = 53
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 840/1272 simplified to lowest terms is 35/53
Visual Representation
840/1272 = 66% of the whole