Simplify 278412/422796
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
278412
422796
=
23201
35233
Decimal: 0.6585
Percentage: 65.85%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 278412/422796
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 278412 and 422796 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 278412 ÷ 12 = 23201
Denominator: 422796 ÷ 12 = 35233
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 278412/422796 simplified to lowest terms is 23201/35233
Visual Representation
278412/422796 = 65.9% of the whole