Simplify 5198/12974
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5198
12974
=
2599
6487
Decimal: 0.4006
Percentage: 40.06%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5198/12974
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5198 and 12974 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5198 ÷ 2 = 2599
Denominator: 12974 ÷ 2 = 6487
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5198/12974 simplified to lowest terms is 2599/6487
Visual Representation
5198/12974 = 40.1% of the whole