Simplify 5640/10248
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5640
10248
=
235
427
Decimal: 0.5504
Percentage: 55.04%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5640/10248
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5640 and 10248 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5640 ÷ 24 = 235
Denominator: 10248 ÷ 24 = 427
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5640/10248 simplified to lowest terms is 235/427
Visual Representation
5640/10248 = 55% of the whole