Simplify 972/2572
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
972
2572
=
243
643
Decimal: 0.3779
Percentage: 37.79%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 972/2572
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 972 and 2572 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 972 ÷ 4 = 243
Denominator: 2572 ÷ 4 = 643
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 972/2572 simplified to lowest terms is 243/643
Visual Representation
972/2572 = 37.8% of the whole