Simplify 21588/59988
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
21588
59988
=
1799
4999
Decimal: 0.3599
Percentage: 35.99%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 21588/59988
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 21588 and 59988 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 21588 ÷ 12 = 1799
Denominator: 59988 ÷ 12 = 4999
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 21588/59988 simplified to lowest terms is 1799/4999
Visual Representation
21588/59988 = 36% of the whole