Simplify 257968/491248
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
257968
491248
=
16123
30703
Decimal: 0.5251
Percentage: 52.51%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 257968/491248
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 257968 and 491248 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 257968 ÷ 16 = 16123
Denominator: 491248 ÷ 16 = 30703
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 257968/491248 simplified to lowest terms is 16123/30703
Visual Representation
257968/491248 = 52.5% of the whole