Simplify 1540/2836
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1540
2836
=
385
709
Decimal: 0.543
Percentage: 54.3%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1540/2836
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1540 and 2836 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1540 ÷ 4 = 385
Denominator: 2836 ÷ 4 = 709
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1540/2836 simplified to lowest terms is 385/709
Visual Representation
1540/2836 = 54.3% of the whole