Simplify 278220/422604
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
278220
422604
=
23185
35217
Decimal: 0.6583
Percentage: 65.83%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 278220/422604
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 278220 and 422604 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 278220 ÷ 12 = 23185
Denominator: 422604 ÷ 12 = 35217
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 278220/422604 simplified to lowest terms is 23185/35217
Visual Representation
278220/422604 = 65.8% of the whole