Simplify 280/1240
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
280
1240
=
7
31
Decimal: 0.2258
Percentage: 22.58%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 280/1240
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 280 and 1240 is 40
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 280 ÷ 40 = 7
Denominator: 1240 ÷ 40 = 31
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 280/1240 simplified to lowest terms is 7/31
Visual Representation
280/1240 = 22.6% of the whole