Simplify 15987/39315
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
15987
39315
=
5329
13105
Decimal: 0.4066
Percentage: 40.66%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 15987/39315
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 15987 and 39315 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 15987 ÷ 3 = 5329
Denominator: 39315 ÷ 3 = 13105
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 15987/39315 simplified to lowest terms is 5329/13105
Visual Representation
15987/39315 = 40.7% of the whole