Simplify 3242/8642
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3242
8642
=
1621
4321
Decimal: 0.3751
Percentage: 37.51%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3242/8642
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3242 and 8642 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3242 ÷ 2 = 1621
Denominator: 8642 ÷ 2 = 4321
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3242/8642 simplified to lowest terms is 1621/4321
Visual Representation
3242/8642 = 37.5% of the whole