Simplify 1228/1996
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1228
1996
=
307
499
Decimal: 0.6152
Percentage: 61.52%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1228/1996
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1228 and 1996 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1228 ÷ 4 = 307
Denominator: 1996 ÷ 4 = 499
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1228/1996 simplified to lowest terms is 307/499
Visual Representation
1228/1996 = 61.5% of the whole