Simplify 5241/8697
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5241
8697
=
1747
2899
Decimal: 0.6026
Percentage: 60.26%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5241/8697
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5241 and 8697 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5241 ÷ 3 = 1747
Denominator: 8697 ÷ 3 = 2899
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5241/8697 simplified to lowest terms is 1747/2899
Visual Representation
5241/8697 = 60.3% of the whole