Simplify 2988/5904
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
2988
5904
=
83
164
Decimal: 0.5061
Percentage: 50.61%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 2988/5904
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 2988 and 5904 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 2988 ÷ 36 = 83
Denominator: 5904 ÷ 36 = 164
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 2988/5904 simplified to lowest terms is 83/164
Visual Representation
2988/5904 = 50.6% of the whole