Simplify 5238/7542
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5238
7542
=
291
419
Decimal: 0.6945
Percentage: 69.45%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5238/7542
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5238 and 7542 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5238 ÷ 18 = 291
Denominator: 7542 ÷ 18 = 419
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5238/7542 simplified to lowest terms is 291/419
Visual Representation
5238/7542 = 69.5% of the whole