Simplify 864/972
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
864
972
=
8
9
Decimal: 0.8889
Percentage: 88.89%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 864/972
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 864 and 972 is 108
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 864 ÷ 108 = 8
Denominator: 972 ÷ 108 = 9
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 864/972 simplified to lowest terms is 8/9
Visual Representation
864/972 = 88.9% of the whole