Simplify 242/458
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
242
458
=
121
229
Decimal: 0.5284
Percentage: 52.84%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 242/458
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 242 and 458 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 242 ÷ 2 = 121
Denominator: 458 ÷ 2 = 229
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 242/458 simplified to lowest terms is 121/229
Visual Representation
242/458 = 52.8% of the whole