Simplify 1240/2536
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1240
2536
=
155
317
Decimal: 0.489
Percentage: 48.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1240/2536
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1240 and 2536 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1240 ÷ 8 = 155
Denominator: 2536 ÷ 8 = 317
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1240/2536 simplified to lowest terms is 155/317
Visual Representation
1240/2536 = 48.9% of the whole