Simplify 158/638
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
158
638
=
79
319
Decimal: 0.2476
Percentage: 24.76%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 158/638
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 158 and 638 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 158 ÷ 2 = 79
Denominator: 638 ÷ 2 = 319
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 158/638 simplified to lowest terms is 79/319
Visual Representation
158/638 = 24.8% of the whole