Simplify 5196/12972
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5196
12972
=
433
1081
Decimal: 0.4006
Percentage: 40.06%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5196/12972
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5196 and 12972 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5196 ÷ 12 = 433
Denominator: 12972 ÷ 12 = 1081
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5196/12972 simplified to lowest terms is 433/1081
Visual Representation
5196/12972 = 40.1% of the whole