Simplify 878/1178
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
878
1178
=
439
589
Decimal: 0.7453
Percentage: 74.53%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 878/1178
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 878 and 1178 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 878 ÷ 2 = 439
Denominator: 1178 ÷ 2 = 589
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 878/1178 simplified to lowest terms is 439/589
Visual Representation
878/1178 = 74.5% of the whole