Simplify 258048/423936
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
258048
423936
=
14
23
Decimal: 0.6087
Percentage: 60.87%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 258048/423936
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 258048 and 423936 is 18432
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 258048 ÷ 18432 = 14
Denominator: 423936 ÷ 18432 = 23
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 258048/423936 simplified to lowest terms is 14/23
Visual Representation
258048/423936 = 60.9% of the whole