Simplify 5342/7142
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5342
7142
=
2671
3571
Decimal: 0.748
Percentage: 74.8%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5342/7142
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5342 and 7142 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5342 ÷ 2 = 2671
Denominator: 7142 ÷ 2 = 3571
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5342/7142 simplified to lowest terms is 2671/3571
Visual Representation
5342/7142 = 74.8% of the whole