Simplify 1176/5496
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1176
5496
=
49
229
Decimal: 0.214
Percentage: 21.4%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1176/5496
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1176 and 5496 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1176 ÷ 24 = 49
Denominator: 5496 ÷ 24 = 229
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1176/5496 simplified to lowest terms is 49/229
Visual Representation
1176/5496 = 21.4% of the whole