Simplify 596/1172
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
596
1172
=
149
293
Decimal: 0.5085
Percentage: 50.85%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 596/1172
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 596 and 1172 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 596 ÷ 4 = 149
Denominator: 1172 ÷ 4 = 293
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 596/1172 simplified to lowest terms is 149/293
Visual Representation
596/1172 = 50.9% of the whole