Simplify 1588/2884
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1588
2884
=
397
721
Decimal: 0.5506
Percentage: 55.06%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1588/2884
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1588 and 2884 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1588 ÷ 4 = 397
Denominator: 2884 ÷ 4 = 721
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1588/2884 simplified to lowest terms is 397/721
Visual Representation
1588/2884 = 55.1% of the whole