Simplify 21402/40842
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
21402
40842
=
1189
2269
Decimal: 0.524
Percentage: 52.4%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 21402/40842
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 21402 and 40842 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 21402 ÷ 18 = 1189
Denominator: 40842 ÷ 18 = 2269
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 21402/40842 simplified to lowest terms is 1189/2269
Visual Representation
21402/40842 = 52.4% of the whole