Simplify 506/1406
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
506
1406
=
253
703
Decimal: 0.3599
Percentage: 35.99%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 506/1406
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 506 and 1406 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 506 ÷ 2 = 253
Denominator: 1406 ÷ 2 = 703
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 506/1406 simplified to lowest terms is 253/703
Visual Representation
506/1406 = 36% of the whole