Simplify 278448/422832
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
278448
422832
=
5801
8809
Decimal: 0.6585
Percentage: 65.85%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 278448/422832
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 278448 and 422832 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 278448 ÷ 48 = 5801
Denominator: 422832 ÷ 48 = 8809
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 278448/422832 simplified to lowest terms is 5801/8809
Visual Representation
278448/422832 = 65.9% of the whole