Simplify 542/1406
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
542
1406
=
271
703
Decimal: 0.3855
Percentage: 38.55%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 542/1406
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 542 and 1406 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 542 ÷ 2 = 271
Denominator: 1406 ÷ 2 = 703
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 542/1406 simplified to lowest terms is 271/703
Visual Representation
542/1406 = 38.6% of the whole