Simplify 596/1136
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
596
1136
=
149
284
Decimal: 0.5246
Percentage: 52.46%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 596/1136
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 596 and 1136 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 596 ÷ 4 = 149
Denominator: 1136 ÷ 4 = 284
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 596/1136 simplified to lowest terms is 149/284
Visual Representation
596/1136 = 52.5% of the whole