Simplify 638/1502
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
638
1502
=
319
751
Decimal: 0.4248
Percentage: 42.48%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 638/1502
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 638 and 1502 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 638 ÷ 2 = 319
Denominator: 1502 ÷ 2 = 751
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 638/1502 simplified to lowest terms is 319/751
Visual Representation
638/1502 = 42.5% of the whole