Simplify 1200/2800

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

1200 2800 = 3 7

Decimal: 0.4286

Percentage: 42.86%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 1200/2800

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 1200 and 2800 is 400

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 1200 ÷ 400 = 3

Denominator: 2800 ÷ 400 = 7

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 1200/2800 simplified to lowest terms is 3/7

Visual Representation

1200/2800 = 42.9% of the whole

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