Simplify 1422/5742
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1422
5742
=
79
319
Decimal: 0.2476
Percentage: 24.76%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1422/5742
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1422 and 5742 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1422 ÷ 18 = 79
Denominator: 5742 ÷ 18 = 319
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1422/5742 simplified to lowest terms is 79/319
Visual Representation
1422/5742 = 24.8% of the whole