Simplify 3687/5991
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
3687
5991
=
1229
1997
Decimal: 0.6154
Percentage: 61.54%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 3687/5991
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 3687 and 5991 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 3687 ÷ 3 = 1229
Denominator: 5991 ÷ 3 = 1997
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 3687/5991 simplified to lowest terms is 1229/1997
Visual Representation
3687/5991 = 61.5% of the whole