Simplify 1740/1956
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1740
1956
=
145
163
Decimal: 0.8896
Percentage: 88.96%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1740/1956
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1740 and 1956 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1740 ÷ 12 = 145
Denominator: 1956 ÷ 12 = 163
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1740/1956 simplified to lowest terms is 145/163
Visual Representation
1740/1956 = 89% of the whole