Simplify 3638/8438
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3638
8438
=
1819
4219
Decimal: 0.4311
Percentage: 43.11%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3638/8438
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3638 and 8438 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3638 ÷ 2 = 1819
Denominator: 8438 ÷ 2 = 4219
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3638/8438 simplified to lowest terms is 1819/4219
Visual Representation
3638/8438 = 43.1% of the whole