Simplify 342/558
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
342
558
=
19
31
Decimal: 0.6129
Percentage: 61.29%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 342/558
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 342 and 558 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 342 ÷ 18 = 19
Denominator: 558 ÷ 18 = 31
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 342/558 simplified to lowest terms is 19/31
Visual Representation
342/558 = 61.3% of the whole