Simplify 15685/21085
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
15685
21085
=
3137
4217
Decimal: 0.7439
Percentage: 74.39%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 15685/21085
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 15685 and 21085 is 5
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 15685 ÷ 5 = 3137
Denominator: 21085 ÷ 5 = 4217
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 15685/21085 simplified to lowest terms is 3137/4217
Visual Representation
15685/21085 = 74.4% of the whole