Simplify 282/714
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
282
714
=
47
119
Decimal: 0.395
Percentage: 39.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 282/714
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 282 and 714 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 282 ÷ 6 = 47
Denominator: 714 ÷ 6 = 119
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 282/714 simplified to lowest terms is 47/119
Visual Representation
282/714 = 39.5% of the whole