Simplify 5516/8972
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5516
8972
=
1379
2243
Decimal: 0.6148
Percentage: 61.48%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5516/8972
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5516 and 8972 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5516 ÷ 4 = 1379
Denominator: 8972 ÷ 4 = 2243
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5516/8972 simplified to lowest terms is 1379/2243
Visual Representation
5516/8972 = 61.5% of the whole