Simplify 282/423
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
282
423
=
2
3
Decimal: 0.6667
Percentage: 66.67%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 282/423
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 282 and 423 is 141
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 282 ÷ 141 = 2
Denominator: 423 ÷ 141 = 3
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 282/423 simplified to lowest terms is 2/3
Visual Representation
282/423 = 66.7% of the whole