Simplify 1558/1942
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1558
1942
=
779
971
Decimal: 0.8023
Percentage: 80.23%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1558/1942
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1558 and 1942 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1558 ÷ 2 = 779
Denominator: 1942 ÷ 2 = 971
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1558/1942 simplified to lowest terms is 779/971
Visual Representation
1558/1942 = 80.2% of the whole