Simplify 221224/248872
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
221224
248872
=
27653
31109
Decimal: 0.8889
Percentage: 88.89%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 221224/248872
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 221224 and 248872 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 221224 ÷ 8 = 27653
Denominator: 248872 ÷ 8 = 31109
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 221224/248872 simplified to lowest terms is 27653/31109
Visual Representation
221224/248872 = 88.9% of the whole