Simplify 1242/2842
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1242
2842
=
621
1421
Decimal: 0.437
Percentage: 43.7%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1242/2842
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1242 and 2842 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1242 ÷ 2 = 621
Denominator: 2842 ÷ 2 = 1421
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1242/2842 simplified to lowest terms is 621/1421
Visual Representation
1242/2842 = 43.7% of the whole