Simplify 2142/5742
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
2142
5742
=
119
319
Decimal: 0.373
Percentage: 37.3%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 2142/5742
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 2142 and 5742 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 2142 ÷ 18 = 119
Denominator: 5742 ÷ 18 = 319
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 2142/5742 simplified to lowest terms is 119/319
Visual Representation
2142/5742 = 37.3% of the whole