Simplify 5888/16688
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5888
16688
=
368
1043
Decimal: 0.3528
Percentage: 35.28%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5888/16688
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5888 and 16688 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5888 ÷ 16 = 368
Denominator: 16688 ÷ 16 = 1043
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5888/16688 simplified to lowest terms is 368/1043
Visual Representation
5888/16688 = 35.3% of the whole