Simplify 2286/5742
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
2286
5742
=
127
319
Decimal: 0.3981
Percentage: 39.81%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 2286/5742
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 2286 and 5742 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 2286 ÷ 18 = 127
Denominator: 5742 ÷ 18 = 319
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 2286/5742 simplified to lowest terms is 127/319
Visual Representation
2286/5742 = 39.8% of the whole