Simplify 742/1228
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
742
1228
=
371
614
Decimal: 0.6042
Percentage: 60.42%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 742/1228
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 742 and 1228 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 742 ÷ 2 = 371
Denominator: 1228 ÷ 2 = 614
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 742/1228 simplified to lowest terms is 371/614
Visual Representation
742/1228 = 60.4% of the whole