Simplify 288702/551142
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
288702
551142
=
16039
30619
Decimal: 0.5238
Percentage: 52.38%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 288702/551142
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 288702 and 551142 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 288702 ÷ 18 = 16039
Denominator: 551142 ÷ 18 = 30619
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 288702/551142 simplified to lowest terms is 16039/30619
Visual Representation
288702/551142 = 52.4% of the whole