Simplify 1542/1734
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1542
1734
=
257
289
Decimal: 0.8893
Percentage: 88.93%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1542/1734
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1542 and 1734 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1542 ÷ 6 = 257
Denominator: 1734 ÷ 6 = 289
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1542/1734 simplified to lowest terms is 257/289
Visual Representation
1542/1734 = 88.9% of the whole