Simplify 1542/3486
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1542
3486
=
257
581
Decimal: 0.4423
Percentage: 44.23%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1542/3486
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1542 and 3486 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1542 ÷ 6 = 257
Denominator: 3486 ÷ 6 = 581
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1542/3486 simplified to lowest terms is 257/581
Visual Representation
1542/3486 = 44.2% of the whole