Simplify 3042/4986
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3042
4986
=
169
277
Decimal: 0.6101
Percentage: 61.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3042/4986
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3042 and 4986 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3042 ÷ 18 = 169
Denominator: 4986 ÷ 18 = 277
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3042/4986 simplified to lowest terms is 169/277
Visual Representation
3042/4986 = 61% of the whole