Simplify 257178/490458
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
257178
490458
=
42863
81743
Decimal: 0.5244
Percentage: 52.44%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 257178/490458
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 257178 and 490458 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 257178 ÷ 6 = 42863
Denominator: 490458 ÷ 6 = 81743
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 257178/490458 simplified to lowest terms is 42863/81743
Visual Representation
257178/490458 = 52.4% of the whole