Simplify 1540/3588
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1540
3588
=
385
897
Decimal: 0.4292
Percentage: 42.92%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1540/3588
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1540 and 3588 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1540 ÷ 4 = 385
Denominator: 3588 ÷ 4 = 897
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1540/3588 simplified to lowest terms is 385/897
Visual Representation
1540/3588 = 42.9% of the whole