Simplify 145838/340238
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
145838
340238
=
72919
170119
Decimal: 0.4286
Percentage: 42.86%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 145838/340238
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 145838 and 340238 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 145838 ÷ 2 = 72919
Denominator: 340238 ÷ 2 = 170119
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 145838/340238 simplified to lowest terms is 72919/170119
Visual Representation
145838/340238 = 42.9% of the whole