Simplify 252/540

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

252 540 = 7 15

Decimal: 0.4667

Percentage: 46.67%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 252/540

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 252 and 540 is 36

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 252 ÷ 36 = 7

Denominator: 540 ÷ 36 = 15

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 252/540 simplified to lowest terms is 7/15

Visual Representation

252/540 = 46.7% of the whole

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