Simplify 228688/436048
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
228688
436048
=
14293
27253
Decimal: 0.5245
Percentage: 52.45%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 228688/436048
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 228688 and 436048 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 228688 ÷ 16 = 14293
Denominator: 436048 ÷ 16 = 27253
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 228688/436048 simplified to lowest terms is 14293/27253
Visual Representation
228688/436048 = 52.5% of the whole