Simplify 5438/12638
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5438
12638
=
2719
6319
Decimal: 0.4303
Percentage: 43.03%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5438/12638
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5438 and 12638 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5438 ÷ 2 = 2719
Denominator: 12638 ÷ 2 = 6319
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5438/12638 simplified to lowest terms is 2719/6319
Visual Representation
5438/12638 = 43% of the whole