Simplify 531/1179
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
531
1179
=
59
131
Decimal: 0.4504
Percentage: 45.04%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 531/1179
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 531 and 1179 is 9
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 531 ÷ 9 = 59
Denominator: 1179 ÷ 9 = 131
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 531/1179 simplified to lowest terms is 59/131
Visual Representation
531/1179 = 45% of the whole