Simplify 5518/12718
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5518
12718
=
2759
6359
Decimal: 0.4339
Percentage: 43.39%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5518/12718
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5518 and 12718 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5518 ÷ 2 = 2759
Denominator: 12718 ÷ 2 = 6359
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5518/12718 simplified to lowest terms is 2759/6359
Visual Representation
5518/12718 = 43.4% of the whole