Simplify 576/1440
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
576
1440
=
2
5
Decimal: 0.4
Percentage: 40%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 576/1440
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 576 and 1440 is 288
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 576 ÷ 288 = 2
Denominator: 1440 ÷ 288 = 5
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 576/1440 simplified to lowest terms is 2/5
Visual Representation
576/1440 = 40% of the whole