Simplify 2442/5642
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
2442
5642
=
1221
2821
Decimal: 0.4328
Percentage: 43.28%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 2442/5642
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 2442 and 5642 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 2442 ÷ 2 = 1221
Denominator: 5642 ÷ 2 = 2821
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 2442/5642 simplified to lowest terms is 1221/2821
Visual Representation
2442/5642 = 43.3% of the whole