Simplify 872/1172
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
872
1172
=
218
293
Decimal: 0.744
Percentage: 74.4%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 872/1172
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 872 and 1172 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 872 ÷ 4 = 218
Denominator: 1172 ÷ 4 = 293
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 872/1172 simplified to lowest terms is 218/293
Visual Representation
872/1172 = 74.4% of the whole