Simplify 740/1172
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
740
1172
=
185
293
Decimal: 0.6314
Percentage: 63.14%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 740/1172
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 740 and 1172 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 740 ÷ 4 = 185
Denominator: 1172 ÷ 4 = 293
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 740/1172 simplified to lowest terms is 185/293
Visual Representation
740/1172 = 63.1% of the whole