Simplify 280/496
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
280
496
=
35
62
Decimal: 0.5645
Percentage: 56.45%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 280/496
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 280 and 496 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 280 ÷ 8 = 35
Denominator: 496 ÷ 8 = 62
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 280/496 simplified to lowest terms is 35/62
Visual Representation
280/496 = 56.5% of the whole