Simplify 248936/280040
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
248936
280040
=
31117
35005
Decimal: 0.8889
Percentage: 88.89%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 248936/280040
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 248936 and 280040 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 248936 ÷ 8 = 31117
Denominator: 280040 ÷ 8 = 35005
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 248936/280040 simplified to lowest terms is 31117/35005
Visual Representation
248936/280040 = 88.9% of the whole