Simplify 438/588
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
438
588
=
73
98
Decimal: 0.7449
Percentage: 74.49%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 438/588
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 438 and 588 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 438 ÷ 6 = 73
Denominator: 588 ÷ 6 = 98
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 438/588 simplified to lowest terms is 73/98
Visual Representation
438/588 = 74.5% of the whole