Simplify 87480/139968
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
87480
139968
=
5
8
Decimal: 0.625
Percentage: 62.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 87480/139968
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 87480 and 139968 is 17496
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 87480 ÷ 17496 = 5
Denominator: 139968 ÷ 17496 = 8
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 87480/139968 simplified to lowest terms is 5/8
Visual Representation
87480/139968 = 62.5% of the whole