Simplify 688/1012
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
688
1012
=
172
253
Decimal: 0.6798
Percentage: 67.98%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 688/1012
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 688 and 1012 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 688 ÷ 4 = 172
Denominator: 1012 ÷ 4 = 253
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 688/1012 simplified to lowest terms is 172/253
Visual Representation
688/1012 = 68% of the whole