Simplify 236/492
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
236
492
=
59
123
Decimal: 0.4797
Percentage: 47.97%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 236/492
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 236 and 492 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 236 ÷ 4 = 59
Denominator: 492 ÷ 4 = 123
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 236/492 simplified to lowest terms is 59/123
Visual Representation
236/492 = 48% of the whole