Simplify 248856/279960
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
248856
279960
=
10369
11665
Decimal: 0.8889
Percentage: 88.89%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 248856/279960
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 248856 and 279960 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 248856 ÷ 24 = 10369
Denominator: 279960 ÷ 24 = 11665
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 248856/279960 simplified to lowest terms is 10369/11665
Visual Representation
248856/279960 = 88.9% of the whole