Simplify 242/498
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
242
498
=
121
249
Decimal: 0.4859
Percentage: 48.59%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 242/498
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 242 and 498 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 242 ÷ 2 = 121
Denominator: 498 ÷ 2 = 249
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 242/498 simplified to lowest terms is 121/249
Visual Representation
242/498 = 48.6% of the whole