Simplify 5238/14838
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5238
14838
=
873
2473
Decimal: 0.353
Percentage: 35.3%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5238/14838
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5238 and 14838 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5238 ÷ 6 = 873
Denominator: 14838 ÷ 6 = 2473
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5238/14838 simplified to lowest terms is 873/2473
Visual Representation
5238/14838 = 35.3% of the whole