Simplify 588/1236
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
588
1236
=
49
103
Decimal: 0.4757
Percentage: 47.57%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 588/1236
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 588 and 1236 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 588 ÷ 12 = 49
Denominator: 1236 ÷ 12 = 103
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 588/1236 simplified to lowest terms is 49/103
Visual Representation
588/1236 = 47.6% of the whole