Simplify 3540/8724
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3540
8724
=
295
727
Decimal: 0.4058
Percentage: 40.58%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3540/8724
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3540 and 8724 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3540 ÷ 12 = 295
Denominator: 8724 ÷ 12 = 727
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3540/8724 simplified to lowest terms is 295/727
Visual Representation
3540/8724 = 40.6% of the whole