Simplify 212/596

Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms

Result:

212 596 = 53 149

Decimal: 0.3557

Percentage: 35.57%

Step by Step Solution

Step 1: Identify the numbers

We start with the fraction: 212/596

Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The GCD of 212 and 596 is 4

Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD

Numerator: 212 ÷ 4 = 53

Denominator: 596 ÷ 4 = 149

Step 4: Final Result

The fraction 212/596 simplified to lowest terms is 53/149

Visual Representation

212/596 = 35.6% of the whole

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