Simplify 230788/537988
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
230788
537988
=
57697
134497
Decimal: 0.429
Percentage: 42.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 230788/537988
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 230788 and 537988 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 230788 ÷ 4 = 57697
Denominator: 537988 ÷ 4 = 134497
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 230788/537988 simplified to lowest terms is 57697/134497
Visual Representation
230788/537988 = 42.9% of the whole