Simplify 742/1118
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
742
1118
=
371
559
Decimal: 0.6637
Percentage: 66.37%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 742/1118
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 742 and 1118 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 742 ÷ 2 = 371
Denominator: 1118 ÷ 2 = 559
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 742/1118 simplified to lowest terms is 371/559
Visual Representation
742/1118 = 66.4% of the whole