Simplify 5972/8980
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5972
8980
=
1493
2245
Decimal: 0.665
Percentage: 66.5%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5972/8980
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5972 and 8980 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5972 ÷ 4 = 1493
Denominator: 8980 ÷ 4 = 2245
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5972/8980 simplified to lowest terms is 1493/2245
Visual Representation
5972/8980 = 66.5% of the whole