Simplify 5158/24598
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5158
24598
=
2579
12299
Decimal: 0.2097
Percentage: 20.97%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5158/24598
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5158 and 24598 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5158 ÷ 2 = 2579
Denominator: 24598 ÷ 2 = 12299
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5158/24598 simplified to lowest terms is 2579/12299
Visual Representation
5158/24598 = 21% of the whole