Simplify 278/566
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
278
566
=
139
283
Decimal: 0.4912
Percentage: 49.12%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 278/566
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 278 and 566 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 278 ÷ 2 = 139
Denominator: 566 ÷ 2 = 283
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 278/566 simplified to lowest terms is 139/283
Visual Representation
278/566 = 49.1% of the whole