Simplify 972/1458
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
972
1458
=
2
3
Decimal: 0.6667
Percentage: 66.67%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 972/1458
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 972 and 1458 is 486
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 972 ÷ 486 = 2
Denominator: 1458 ÷ 486 = 3
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 972/1458 simplified to lowest terms is 2/3
Visual Representation
972/1458 = 66.7% of the whole