Simplify 258384/491664
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
258384
491664
=
5383
10243
Decimal: 0.5255
Percentage: 52.55%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 258384/491664
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 258384 and 491664 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 258384 ÷ 48 = 5383
Denominator: 491664 ÷ 48 = 10243
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 258384/491664 simplified to lowest terms is 5383/10243
Visual Representation
258384/491664 = 52.6% of the whole