Simplify 462/1262
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
462
1262
=
231
631
Decimal: 0.3661
Percentage: 36.61%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 462/1262
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 462 and 1262 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 462 ÷ 2 = 231
Denominator: 1262 ÷ 2 = 631
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 462/1262 simplified to lowest terms is 231/631
Visual Representation
462/1262 = 36.6% of the whole