Simplify 5208/12120
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5208
12120
=
217
505
Decimal: 0.4297
Percentage: 42.97%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5208/12120
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5208 and 12120 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5208 ÷ 24 = 217
Denominator: 12120 ÷ 24 = 505
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5208/12120 simplified to lowest terms is 217/505
Visual Representation
5208/12120 = 43% of the whole