Simplify 3042/5958
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3042
5958
=
169
331
Decimal: 0.5106
Percentage: 51.06%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3042/5958
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3042 and 5958 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3042 ÷ 18 = 169
Denominator: 5958 ÷ 18 = 331
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3042/5958 simplified to lowest terms is 169/331
Visual Representation
3042/5958 = 51.1% of the whole