Simplify 5956/28996
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5956
28996
=
1489
7249
Decimal: 0.2054
Percentage: 20.54%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5956/28996
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5956 and 28996 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5956 ÷ 4 = 1489
Denominator: 28996 ÷ 4 = 7249
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5956/28996 simplified to lowest terms is 1489/7249
Visual Representation
5956/28996 = 20.5% of the whole