Simplify 221196/297996
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
221196
297996
=
18433
24833
Decimal: 0.7423
Percentage: 74.23%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 221196/297996
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 221196 and 297996 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 221196 ÷ 12 = 18433
Denominator: 297996 ÷ 12 = 24833
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 221196/297996 simplified to lowest terms is 18433/24833
Visual Representation
221196/297996 = 74.2% of the whole