Simplify 18538/20842
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
18538
20842
=
9269
10421
Decimal: 0.8895
Percentage: 88.95%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 18538/20842
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 18538 and 20842 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 18538 ÷ 2 = 9269
Denominator: 20842 ÷ 2 = 10421
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 18538/20842 simplified to lowest terms is 9269/10421
Visual Representation
18538/20842 = 89% of the whole