Simplify 259344/492624
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
259344
492624
=
1801
3421
Decimal: 0.5265
Percentage: 52.65%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 259344/492624
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 259344 and 492624 is 144
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 259344 ÷ 144 = 1801
Denominator: 492624 ÷ 144 = 3421
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 259344/492624 simplified to lowest terms is 1801/3421
Visual Representation
259344/492624 = 52.7% of the whole