Simplify 257940/491220
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
257940
491220
=
1433
2729
Decimal: 0.5251
Percentage: 52.51%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 257940/491220
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 257940 and 491220 is 180
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 257940 ÷ 180 = 1433
Denominator: 491220 ÷ 180 = 2729
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 257940/491220 simplified to lowest terms is 1433/2729
Visual Representation
257940/491220 = 52.5% of the whole