Simplify 542/824
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
542
824
=
271
412
Decimal: 0.6578
Percentage: 65.78%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 542/824
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 542 and 824 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 542 ÷ 2 = 271
Denominator: 824 ÷ 2 = 412
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 542/824 simplified to lowest terms is 271/412
Visual Representation
542/824 = 65.8% of the whole