Simplify 257260/490540
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
257260
490540
=
12863
24527
Decimal: 0.5244
Percentage: 52.44%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 257260/490540
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 257260 and 490540 is 20
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 257260 ÷ 20 = 12863
Denominator: 490540 ÷ 20 = 24527
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 257260/490540 simplified to lowest terms is 12863/24527
Visual Representation
257260/490540 = 52.4% of the whole