Simplify 3240/8424
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3240
8424
=
5
13
Decimal: 0.3846
Percentage: 38.46%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3240/8424
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3240 and 8424 is 648
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3240 ÷ 648 = 5
Denominator: 8424 ÷ 648 = 13
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3240/8424 simplified to lowest terms is 5/13
Visual Representation
3240/8424 = 38.5% of the whole