Simplify 598/1138
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
598
1138
=
299
569
Decimal: 0.5255
Percentage: 52.55%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 598/1138
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 598 and 1138 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 598 ÷ 2 = 299
Denominator: 1138 ÷ 2 = 569
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 598/1138 simplified to lowest terms is 299/569
Visual Representation
598/1138 = 52.6% of the whole