Simplify 12238/28438
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12238
28438
=
6119
14219
Decimal: 0.4303
Percentage: 43.03%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12238/28438
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12238 and 28438 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12238 ÷ 2 = 6119
Denominator: 28438 ÷ 2 = 14219
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12238/28438 simplified to lowest terms is 6119/14219
Visual Representation
12238/28438 = 43% of the whole