Simplify 852/1716
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
852
1716
=
71
143
Decimal: 0.4965
Percentage: 49.65%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 852/1716
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 852 and 1716 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 852 ÷ 12 = 71
Denominator: 1716 ÷ 12 = 143
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 852/1716 simplified to lowest terms is 71/143
Visual Representation
852/1716 = 49.7% of the whole