Simplify 2596/5188
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
2596
5188
=
649
1297
Decimal: 0.5004
Percentage: 50.04%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 2596/5188
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 2596 and 5188 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 2596 ÷ 4 = 649
Denominator: 5188 ÷ 4 = 1297
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 2596/5188 simplified to lowest terms is 649/1297
Visual Representation
2596/5188 = 50% of the whole