Simplify 278/662
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
278
662
=
139
331
Decimal: 0.4199
Percentage: 41.99%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 278/662
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 278 and 662 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 278 ÷ 2 = 139
Denominator: 662 ÷ 2 = 331
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 278/662 simplified to lowest terms is 139/331
Visual Representation
278/662 = 42% of the whole