Simplify 5040/7344
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5040
7344
=
35
51
Decimal: 0.6863
Percentage: 68.63%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5040/7344
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5040 and 7344 is 144
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5040 ÷ 144 = 35
Denominator: 7344 ÷ 144 = 51
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5040/7344 simplified to lowest terms is 35/51
Visual Representation
5040/7344 = 68.6% of the whole