Simplify 442690/497986
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
442690
497986
=
221345
248993
Decimal: 0.889
Percentage: 88.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 442690/497986
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 442690 and 497986 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 442690 ÷ 2 = 221345
Denominator: 497986 ÷ 2 = 248993
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 442690/497986 simplified to lowest terms is 221345/248993
Visual Representation
442690/497986 = 88.9% of the whole