Simplify 1542/2406
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1542
2406
=
257
401
Decimal: 0.6409
Percentage: 64.09%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1542/2406
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1542 and 2406 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1542 ÷ 6 = 257
Denominator: 2406 ÷ 6 = 401
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1542/2406 simplified to lowest terms is 257/401
Visual Representation
1542/2406 = 64.1% of the whole