Simplify 1162/1738
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1162
1738
=
581
869
Decimal: 0.6686
Percentage: 66.86%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1162/1738
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1162 and 1738 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1162 ÷ 2 = 581
Denominator: 1738 ÷ 2 = 869
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1162/1738 simplified to lowest terms is 581/869
Visual Representation
1162/1738 = 66.9% of the whole