Simplify 98142/227742
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
98142
227742
=
16357
37957
Decimal: 0.4309
Percentage: 43.09%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 98142/227742
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 98142 and 227742 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 98142 ÷ 6 = 16357
Denominator: 227742 ÷ 6 = 37957
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 98142/227742 simplified to lowest terms is 16357/37957
Visual Representation
98142/227742 = 43.1% of the whole