Simplify 429/861
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
429
861
=
143
287
Decimal: 0.4983
Percentage: 49.83%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 429/861
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 429 and 861 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 429 ÷ 3 = 143
Denominator: 861 ÷ 3 = 287
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 429/861 simplified to lowest terms is 143/287
Visual Representation
429/861 = 49.8% of the whole