Simplify 282/1242
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
282
1242
=
47
207
Decimal: 0.2271
Percentage: 22.71%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 282/1242
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 282 and 1242 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 282 ÷ 6 = 47
Denominator: 1242 ÷ 6 = 207
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 282/1242 simplified to lowest terms is 47/207
Visual Representation
282/1242 = 22.7% of the whole