Simplify 221720/298520
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
221720
298520
=
5543
7463
Decimal: 0.7427
Percentage: 74.27%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 221720/298520
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 221720 and 298520 is 40
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 221720 ÷ 40 = 5543
Denominator: 298520 ÷ 40 = 7463
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 221720/298520 simplified to lowest terms is 5543/7463
Visual Representation
221720/298520 = 74.3% of the whole