Simplify 5220/12996
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5220
12996
=
145
361
Decimal: 0.4017
Percentage: 40.17%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5220/12996
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5220 and 12996 is 36
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5220 ÷ 36 = 145
Denominator: 12996 ÷ 36 = 361
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5220/12996 simplified to lowest terms is 145/361
Visual Representation
5220/12996 = 40.2% of the whole