Simplify 221700/298500
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
221700
298500
=
739
995
Decimal: 0.7427
Percentage: 74.27%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 221700/298500
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 221700 and 298500 is 300
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 221700 ÷ 300 = 739
Denominator: 298500 ÷ 300 = 995
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 221700/298500 simplified to lowest terms is 739/995
Visual Representation
221700/298500 = 74.3% of the whole