Simplify 5187/12963
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5187
12963
=
1729
4321
Decimal: 0.4001
Percentage: 40.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5187/12963
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5187 and 12963 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5187 ÷ 3 = 1729
Denominator: 12963 ÷ 3 = 4321
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5187/12963 simplified to lowest terms is 1729/4321
Visual Representation
5187/12963 = 40% of the whole