Simplify 20996/23588
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
20996
23588
=
5249
5897
Decimal: 0.8901
Percentage: 89.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 20996/23588
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 20996 and 23588 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 20996 ÷ 4 = 5249
Denominator: 23588 ÷ 4 = 5897
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 20996/23588 simplified to lowest terms is 5249/5897
Visual Representation
20996/23588 = 89% of the whole