Simplify 221440/298240
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
221440
298240
=
173
233
Decimal: 0.7425
Percentage: 74.25%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 221440/298240
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 221440 and 298240 is 1280
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 221440 ÷ 1280 = 173
Denominator: 298240 ÷ 1280 = 233
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 221440/298240 simplified to lowest terms is 173/233
Visual Representation
221440/298240 = 74.3% of the whole