Simplify 12440/13976
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
12440
13976
=
1555
1747
Decimal: 0.8901
Percentage: 89.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 12440/13976
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 12440 and 13976 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 12440 ÷ 8 = 1555
Denominator: 13976 ÷ 8 = 1747
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 12440/13976 simplified to lowest terms is 1555/1747
Visual Representation
12440/13976 = 89% of the whole