Simplify 280296/377496
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
280296
377496
=
3893
5243
Decimal: 0.7425
Percentage: 74.25%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 280296/377496
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 280296 and 377496 is 72
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 280296 ÷ 72 = 3893
Denominator: 377496 ÷ 72 = 5243
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 280296/377496 simplified to lowest terms is 3893/5243
Visual Representation
280296/377496 = 74.3% of the whole