Simplify 142/286
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
142
286
=
71
143
Decimal: 0.4965
Percentage: 49.65%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 142/286
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 142 and 286 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 142 ÷ 2 = 71
Denominator: 286 ÷ 2 = 143
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 142/286 simplified to lowest terms is 71/143
Visual Representation
142/286 = 49.7% of the whole