Simplify 158/254
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
158
254
=
79
127
Decimal: 0.622
Percentage: 62.2%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 158/254
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 158 and 254 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 158 ÷ 2 = 79
Denominator: 254 ÷ 2 = 127
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 158/254 simplified to lowest terms is 79/127
Visual Representation
158/254 = 62.2% of the whole