Simplify 5040/7956
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5040
7956
=
140
221
Decimal: 0.6335
Percentage: 63.35%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5040/7956
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5040 and 7956 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5040 ÷ 36 = 140
Denominator: 7956 ÷ 36 = 221
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5040/7956 simplified to lowest terms is 140/221
Visual Representation
5040/7956 = 63.4% of the whole