Simplify 1972/5044
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
1972
5044
=
493
1261
Decimal: 0.391
Percentage: 39.1%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 1972/5044
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 1972 and 5044 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 1972 ÷ 4 = 493
Denominator: 5044 ÷ 4 = 1261
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 1972/5044 simplified to lowest terms is 493/1261
Visual Representation
1972/5044 = 39.1% of the whole