Simplify 278032/422416
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
278032
422416
=
17377
26401
Decimal: 0.6582
Percentage: 65.82%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 278032/422416
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 278032 and 422416 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 278032 ÷ 16 = 17377
Denominator: 422416 ÷ 16 = 26401
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 278032/422416 simplified to lowest terms is 17377/26401
Visual Representation
278032/422416 = 65.8% of the whole