Simplify 20988/41724
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
20988
41724
=
583
1159
Decimal: 0.503
Percentage: 50.3%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 20988/41724
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 20988 and 41724 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 20988 ÷ 36 = 583
Denominator: 41724 ÷ 36 = 1159
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 20988/41724 simplified to lowest terms is 583/1159
Visual Representation
20988/41724 = 50.3% of the whole