Simplify 278148/422532
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
278148
422532
=
23179
35211
Decimal: 0.6583
Percentage: 65.83%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 278148/422532
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 278148 and 422532 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 278148 ÷ 12 = 23179
Denominator: 422532 ÷ 12 = 35211
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 278148/422532 simplified to lowest terms is 23179/35211
Visual Representation
278148/422532 = 65.8% of the whole