Simplify 542/1118
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
542
1118
=
271
559
Decimal: 0.4848
Percentage: 48.48%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 542/1118
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 542 and 1118 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 542 ÷ 2 = 271
Denominator: 1118 ÷ 2 = 559
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 542/1118 simplified to lowest terms is 271/559
Visual Representation
542/1118 = 48.5% of the whole