Simplify 3538/5842
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3538
5842
=
1769
2921
Decimal: 0.6056
Percentage: 60.56%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3538/5842
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3538 and 5842 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3538 ÷ 2 = 1769
Denominator: 5842 ÷ 2 = 2921
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3538/5842 simplified to lowest terms is 1769/2921
Visual Representation
3538/5842 = 60.6% of the whole