Simplify 342/1422
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
342
1422
=
19
79
Decimal: 0.2405
Percentage: 24.05%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 342/1422
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 342 and 1422 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 342 ÷ 18 = 19
Denominator: 1422 ÷ 18 = 79
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 342/1422 simplified to lowest terms is 19/79
Visual Representation
342/1422 = 24.1% of the whole