Simplify 742/1174
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
742
1174
=
371
587
Decimal: 0.632
Percentage: 63.2%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 742/1174
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 742 and 1174 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 742 ÷ 2 = 371
Denominator: 1174 ÷ 2 = 587
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 742/1174 simplified to lowest terms is 371/587
Visual Representation
742/1174 = 63.2% of the whole