Simplify 1550/1742
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1550
1742
=
775
871
Decimal: 0.8898
Percentage: 88.98%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1550/1742
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1550 and 1742 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1550 ÷ 2 = 775
Denominator: 1742 ÷ 2 = 871
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1550/1742 simplified to lowest terms is 775/871
Visual Representation
1550/1742 = 89% of the whole