Answer: 311/500
Explanation: Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator
GCD of 1244 and 2000 is 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1244 ÷ 4
2000 ÷ 4
Reduced fraction:
311/500
Therefore, 1244/2000 simplified to lowest terms is 311/500.