Simplify 598/1462
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
598
1462
=
299
731
Decimal: 0.409
Percentage: 40.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 598/1462
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 598 and 1462 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 598 ÷ 2 = 299
Denominator: 1462 ÷ 2 = 731
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 598/1462 simplified to lowest terms is 299/731
Visual Representation
598/1462 = 40.9% of the whole