Simplify 21508/40948
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
21508
40948
=
5377
10237
Decimal: 0.5253
Percentage: 52.53%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 21508/40948
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 21508 and 40948 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 21508 ÷ 4 = 5377
Denominator: 40948 ÷ 4 = 10237
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 21508/40948 simplified to lowest terms is 5377/10237
Visual Representation
21508/40948 = 52.5% of the whole