Simplify 408/1176
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
408
1176
=
17
49
Decimal: 0.3469
Percentage: 34.69%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 408/1176
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 408 and 1176 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 408 ÷ 24 = 17
Denominator: 1176 ÷ 24 = 49
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 408/1176 simplified to lowest terms is 17/49
Visual Representation
408/1176 = 34.7% of the whole