Simplify 5188/6988
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5188
6988
=
1297
1747
Decimal: 0.7424
Percentage: 74.24%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5188/6988
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5188 and 6988 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5188 ÷ 4 = 1297
Denominator: 6988 ÷ 4 = 1747
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5188/6988 simplified to lowest terms is 1297/1747
Visual Representation
5188/6988 = 74.2% of the whole