Simplify 282/426
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
282
426
=
47
71
Decimal: 0.662
Percentage: 66.2%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 282/426
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 282 and 426 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 282 ÷ 6 = 47
Denominator: 426 ÷ 6 = 71
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 282/426 simplified to lowest terms is 47/71
Visual Representation
282/426 = 66.2% of the whole