Simplify 53142/260502
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
53142
260502
=
8857
43417
Decimal: 0.204
Percentage: 20.4%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 53142/260502
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 53142 and 260502 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 53142 ÷ 6 = 8857
Denominator: 260502 ÷ 6 = 43417
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 53142/260502 simplified to lowest terms is 8857/43417
Visual Representation
53142/260502 = 20.4% of the whole