Simplify 15990/31542
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
15990
31542
=
2665
5257
Decimal: 0.5069
Percentage: 50.69%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 15990/31542
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 15990 and 31542 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 15990 ÷ 6 = 2665
Denominator: 31542 ÷ 6 = 5257
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 15990/31542 simplified to lowest terms is 2665/5257
Visual Representation
15990/31542 = 50.7% of the whole