Simplify 5198/6998
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5198
6998
=
2599
3499
Decimal: 0.7428
Percentage: 74.28%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5198/6998
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5198 and 6998 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5198 ÷ 2 = 2599
Denominator: 6998 ÷ 2 = 3499
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5198/6998 simplified to lowest terms is 2599/3499
Visual Representation
5198/6998 = 74.3% of the whole