Simplify 562/1426
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
562
1426
=
281
713
Decimal: 0.3941
Percentage: 39.41%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 562/1426
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 562 and 1426 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 562 ÷ 2 = 281
Denominator: 1426 ÷ 2 = 713
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 562/1426 simplified to lowest terms is 281/713
Visual Representation
562/1426 = 39.4% of the whole