Simplify 1538/3842
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1538
3842
=
769
1921
Decimal: 0.4003
Percentage: 40.03%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1538/3842
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1538 and 3842 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1538 ÷ 2 = 769
Denominator: 3842 ÷ 2 = 1921
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1538/3842 simplified to lowest terms is 769/1921
Visual Representation
1538/3842 = 40% of the whole