Simplify 284/572
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
284
572
=
71
143
Decimal: 0.4965
Percentage: 49.65%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 284/572
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 284 and 572 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 284 ÷ 4 = 71
Denominator: 572 ÷ 4 = 143
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 284/572 simplified to lowest terms is 71/143
Visual Representation
284/572 = 49.7% of the whole