Simplify 257140/490420
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
257140
490420
=
12857
24521
Decimal: 0.5243
Percentage: 52.43%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 257140/490420
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 257140 and 490420 is 20
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 257140 ÷ 20 = 12857
Denominator: 490420 ÷ 20 = 24521
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 257140/490420 simplified to lowest terms is 12857/24521
Visual Representation
257140/490420 = 52.4% of the whole