Simplify 864/1632
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
864
1632
=
9
17
Decimal: 0.5294
Percentage: 52.94%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 864/1632
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 864 and 1632 is 96
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 864 ÷ 96 = 9
Denominator: 1632 ÷ 96 = 17
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 864/1632 simplified to lowest terms is 9/17
Visual Representation
864/1632 = 52.9% of the whole