Simplify 506/1274
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
506
1274
=
253
637
Decimal: 0.3972
Percentage: 39.72%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 506/1274
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 506 and 1274 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 506 ÷ 2 = 253
Denominator: 1274 ÷ 2 = 637
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 506/1274 simplified to lowest terms is 253/637
Visual Representation
506/1274 = 39.7% of the whole