Simplify 5538/12738
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5538
12738
=
923
2123
Decimal: 0.4348
Percentage: 43.48%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5538/12738
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5538 and 12738 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5538 ÷ 6 = 923
Denominator: 12738 ÷ 6 = 2123
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5538/12738 simplified to lowest terms is 923/2123
Visual Representation
5538/12738 = 43.5% of the whole