Simplify 1246/2542
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1246
2542
=
623
1271
Decimal: 0.4902
Percentage: 49.02%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1246/2542
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1246 and 2542 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1246 ÷ 2 = 623
Denominator: 2542 ÷ 2 = 1271
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1246/2542 simplified to lowest terms is 623/1271
Visual Representation
1246/2542 = 49% of the whole