Simplify 438/1086
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
438
1086
=
73
181
Decimal: 0.4033
Percentage: 40.33%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 438/1086
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 438 and 1086 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 438 ÷ 6 = 73
Denominator: 1086 ÷ 6 = 181
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 438/1086 simplified to lowest terms is 73/181
Visual Representation
438/1086 = 40.3% of the whole