Simplify 442882/498178
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
442882
498178
=
221441
249089
Decimal: 0.889
Percentage: 88.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 442882/498178
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 442882 and 498178 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 442882 ÷ 2 = 221441
Denominator: 498178 ÷ 2 = 249089
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 442882/498178 simplified to lowest terms is 221441/249089
Visual Representation
442882/498178 = 88.9% of the whole