Simplify 3458/8642
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3458
8642
=
1729
4321
Decimal: 0.4001
Percentage: 40.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3458/8642
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3458 and 8642 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3458 ÷ 2 = 1729
Denominator: 8642 ÷ 2 = 4321
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3458/8642 simplified to lowest terms is 1729/4321
Visual Representation
3458/8642 = 40% of the whole