Simplify 26240/53888
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
26240
53888
=
205
421
Decimal: 0.4869
Percentage: 48.69%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 26240/53888
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 26240 and 53888 is 128
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 26240 ÷ 128 = 205
Denominator: 53888 ÷ 128 = 421
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 26240/53888 simplified to lowest terms is 205/421
Visual Representation
26240/53888 = 48.7% of the whole