Simplify 5997/16797
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
5997
16797
=
1999
5599
Decimal: 0.357
Percentage: 35.7%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 5997/16797
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 5997 and 16797 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 5997 ÷ 3 = 1999
Denominator: 16797 ÷ 3 = 5599
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 5997/16797 simplified to lowest terms is 1999/5599
Visual Representation
5997/16797 = 35.7% of the whole