Simplify 597/1137
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
597
1137
=
199
379
Decimal: 0.5251
Percentage: 52.51%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 597/1137
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 597 and 1137 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 597 ÷ 3 = 199
Denominator: 1137 ÷ 3 = 379
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 597/1137 simplified to lowest terms is 199/379
Visual Representation
597/1137 = 52.5% of the whole