Simplify 2440/5896
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
2440
5896
=
305
737
Decimal: 0.4138
Percentage: 41.38%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 2440/5896
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 2440 and 5896 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 2440 ÷ 8 = 305
Denominator: 5896 ÷ 8 = 737
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 2440/5896 simplified to lowest terms is 305/737
Visual Representation
2440/5896 = 41.4% of the whole