Question

What are the steps of simplifying the fraction 1244/2000 to its lowest term?

Answer 1

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.