Simplify 2996/5588
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
2996
5588
=
749
1397
Decimal: 0.5361
Percentage: 53.61%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 2996/5588
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 2996 and 5588 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 2996 ÷ 4 = 749
Denominator: 5588 ÷ 4 = 1397
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 2996/5588 simplified to lowest terms is 749/1397
Visual Representation
2996/5588 = 53.6% of the whole