Simplify 18442/24842
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
18442
24842
=
9221
12421
Decimal: 0.7424
Percentage: 74.24%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 18442/24842
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 18442 and 24842 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 18442 ÷ 2 = 9221
Denominator: 24842 ÷ 2 = 12421
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 18442/24842 simplified to lowest terms is 9221/12421
Visual Representation
18442/24842 = 74.2% of the whole