Simplify 257928/491208
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
257928
491208
=
10747
20467
Decimal: 0.5251
Percentage: 52.51%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 257928/491208
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 257928 and 491208 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 257928 ÷ 24 = 10747
Denominator: 491208 ÷ 24 = 20467
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 257928/491208 simplified to lowest terms is 10747/20467
Visual Representation
257928/491208 = 52.5% of the whole