Simplify 257988/491268
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
257988
491268
=
21499
40939
Decimal: 0.5251
Percentage: 52.51%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 257988/491268
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 257988 and 491268 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 257988 ÷ 12 = 21499
Denominator: 491268 ÷ 12 = 40939
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 257988/491268 simplified to lowest terms is 21499/40939
Visual Representation
257988/491268 = 52.5% of the whole