Simplify 118/262
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
118
262
=
59
131
Decimal: 0.4504
Percentage: 45.04%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 118/262
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 118 and 262 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 118 ÷ 2 = 59
Denominator: 262 ÷ 2 = 131
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 118/262 simplified to lowest terms is 59/131
Visual Representation
118/262 = 45% of the whole