Simplify 2040/5496
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
2040
5496
=
85
229
Decimal: 0.3712
Percentage: 37.12%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 2040/5496
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 2040 and 5496 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 2040 ÷ 24 = 85
Denominator: 5496 ÷ 24 = 229
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 2040/5496 simplified to lowest terms is 85/229
Visual Representation
2040/5496 = 37.1% of the whole