Simplify 597/1173
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
597
1173
=
199
391
Decimal: 0.509
Percentage: 50.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 597/1173
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 597 and 1173 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 597 ÷ 3 = 199
Denominator: 1173 ÷ 3 = 391
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 597/1173 simplified to lowest terms is 199/391
Visual Representation
597/1173 = 50.9% of the whole