Simplify 257072/490352
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
257072
490352
=
16067
30647
Decimal: 0.5243
Percentage: 52.43%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 257072/490352
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 257072 and 490352 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 257072 ÷ 16 = 16067
Denominator: 490352 ÷ 16 = 30647
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 257072/490352 simplified to lowest terms is 16067/30647
Visual Representation
257072/490352 = 52.4% of the whole