Simplify 5187/6987
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5187
6987
=
1729
2329
Decimal: 0.7424
Percentage: 74.24%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5187/6987
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5187 and 6987 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5187 ÷ 3 = 1729
Denominator: 6987 ÷ 3 = 2329
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5187/6987 simplified to lowest terms is 1729/2329
Visual Representation
5187/6987 = 74.2% of the whole