Simplify 2642/5234
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
2642
5234
=
1321
2617
Decimal: 0.5048
Percentage: 50.48%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 2642/5234
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 2642 and 5234 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 2642 ÷ 2 = 1321
Denominator: 5234 ÷ 2 = 2617
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 2642/5234 simplified to lowest terms is 1321/2617
Visual Representation
2642/5234 = 50.5% of the whole