Simplify 5286/8742
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5286
8742
=
881
1457
Decimal: 0.6047
Percentage: 60.47%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5286/8742
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5286 and 8742 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5286 ÷ 6 = 881
Denominator: 8742 ÷ 6 = 1457
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5286/8742 simplified to lowest terms is 881/1457
Visual Representation
5286/8742 = 60.5% of the whole