Simplify 21278/26462
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
21278
26462
=
10639
13231
Decimal: 0.8041
Percentage: 80.41%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 21278/26462
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 21278 and 26462 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 21278 ÷ 2 = 10639
Denominator: 26462 ÷ 2 = 13231
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 21278/26462 simplified to lowest terms is 10639/13231
Visual Representation
21278/26462 = 80.4% of the whole