Simplify 221296/298096
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
221296
298096
=
13831
18631
Decimal: 0.7424
Percentage: 74.24%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 221296/298096
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 221296 and 298096 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 221296 ÷ 16 = 13831
Denominator: 298096 ÷ 16 = 18631
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 221296/298096 simplified to lowest terms is 13831/18631
Visual Representation
221296/298096 = 74.2% of the whole