Simplify 638/1286
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
638
1286
=
319
643
Decimal: 0.4961
Percentage: 49.61%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 638/1286
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 638 and 1286 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 638 ÷ 2 = 319
Denominator: 1286 ÷ 2 = 643
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 638/1286 simplified to lowest terms is 319/643
Visual Representation
638/1286 = 49.6% of the whole