Simplify 16900/20996
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
16900
20996
=
4225
5249
Decimal: 0.8049
Percentage: 80.49%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 16900/20996
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 16900 and 20996 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 16900 ÷ 4 = 4225
Denominator: 20996 ÷ 4 = 5249
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 16900/20996 simplified to lowest terms is 4225/5249
Visual Representation
16900/20996 = 80.5% of the whole