Simplify 15597/20997
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
15597
20997
=
1733
2333
Decimal: 0.7428
Percentage: 74.28%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 15597/20997
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 15597 and 20997 is 9
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 15597 ÷ 9 = 1733
Denominator: 20997 ÷ 9 = 2333
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 15597/20997 simplified to lowest terms is 1733/2333
Visual Representation
15597/20997 = 74.3% of the whole