Simplify 489/1257
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
489
1257
=
163
419
Decimal: 0.389
Percentage: 38.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 489/1257
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 489 and 1257 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 489 ÷ 3 = 163
Denominator: 1257 ÷ 3 = 419
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 489/1257 simplified to lowest terms is 163/419
Visual Representation
489/1257 = 38.9% of the whole