Simplify 3540/6996
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3540
6996
=
295
583
Decimal: 0.506
Percentage: 50.6%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3540/6996
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3540 and 6996 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3540 ÷ 12 = 295
Denominator: 6996 ÷ 12 = 583
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3540/6996 simplified to lowest terms is 295/583
Visual Representation
3540/6996 = 50.6% of the whole