Simplify 15596/20996
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
15596
20996
=
3899
5249
Decimal: 0.7428
Percentage: 74.28%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 15596/20996
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 15596 and 20996 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 15596 ÷ 4 = 3899
Denominator: 20996 ÷ 4 = 5249
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 15596/20996 simplified to lowest terms is 3899/5249
Visual Representation
15596/20996 = 74.3% of the whole