Simplify 145844/340244
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
145844
340244
=
36461
85061
Decimal: 0.4286
Percentage: 42.86%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 145844/340244
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 145844 and 340244 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 145844 ÷ 4 = 36461
Denominator: 340244 ÷ 4 = 85061
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 145844/340244 simplified to lowest terms is 36461/85061
Visual Representation
145844/340244 = 42.9% of the whole