Simplify 13840/15568
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
13840
15568
=
865
973
Decimal: 0.889
Percentage: 88.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 13840/15568
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 13840 and 15568 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 13840 ÷ 16 = 865
Denominator: 15568 ÷ 16 = 973
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 13840/15568 simplified to lowest terms is 865/973
Visual Representation
13840/15568 = 88.9% of the whole