Simplify 12436/13972
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12436
13972
=
3109
3493
Decimal: 0.8901
Percentage: 89.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12436/13972
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12436 and 13972 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12436 ÷ 4 = 3109
Denominator: 13972 ÷ 4 = 3493
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12436/13972 simplified to lowest terms is 3109/3493
Visual Representation
12436/13972 = 89% of the whole