Simplify 15796/17740
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
15796
17740
=
3949
4435
Decimal: 0.8904
Percentage: 89.04%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 15796/17740
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 15796 and 17740 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 15796 ÷ 4 = 3949
Denominator: 17740 ÷ 4 = 4435
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 15796/17740 simplified to lowest terms is 3949/4435
Visual Representation
15796/17740 = 89% of the whole