Simplify 442/1242
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
442
1242
=
221
621
Decimal: 0.3559
Percentage: 35.59%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 442/1242
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 442 and 1242 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 442 ÷ 2 = 221
Denominator: 1242 ÷ 2 = 621
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 442/1242 simplified to lowest terms is 221/621
Visual Representation
442/1242 = 35.6% of the whole