Simplify 38/158
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
38
158
=
19
79
Decimal: 0.2405
Percentage: 24.05%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 38/158
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 38 and 158 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 38 ÷ 2 = 19
Denominator: 158 ÷ 2 = 79
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 38/158 simplified to lowest terms is 19/79
Visual Representation
38/158 = 24.1% of the whole