Simplify 406/838
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
406
838
=
203
419
Decimal: 0.4845
Percentage: 48.45%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 406/838
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 406 and 838 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 406 ÷ 2 = 203
Denominator: 838 ÷ 2 = 419
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 406/838 simplified to lowest terms is 203/419
Visual Representation
406/838 = 48.5% of the whole