Simplify 1496/2248
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1496
2248
=
187
281
Decimal: 0.6655
Percentage: 66.55%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1496/2248
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1496 and 2248 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1496 ÷ 8 = 187
Denominator: 2248 ÷ 8 = 281
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1496/2248 simplified to lowest terms is 187/281
Visual Representation
1496/2248 = 66.6% of the whole