Simplify 262/712
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
262
712
=
131
356
Decimal: 0.368
Percentage: 36.8%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 262/712
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 262 and 712 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 262 ÷ 2 = 131
Denominator: 712 ÷ 2 = 356
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 262/712 simplified to lowest terms is 131/356
Visual Representation
262/712 = 36.8% of the whole