Simplify 270/558
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
270
558
=
15
31
Decimal: 0.4839
Percentage: 48.39%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 270/558
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 270 and 558 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 270 ÷ 18 = 15
Denominator: 558 ÷ 18 = 31
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 270/558 simplified to lowest terms is 15/31
Visual Representation
270/558 = 48.4% of the whole