Simplify 15988/26356
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
15988
26356
=
3997
6589
Decimal: 0.6066
Percentage: 60.66%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 15988/26356
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 15988 and 26356 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 15988 ÷ 4 = 3997
Denominator: 26356 ÷ 4 = 6589
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 15988/26356 simplified to lowest terms is 3997/6589
Visual Representation
15988/26356 = 60.7% of the whole