Simplify 688/1264
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
688
1264
=
43
79
Decimal: 0.5443
Percentage: 54.43%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 688/1264
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 688 and 1264 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 688 ÷ 16 = 43
Denominator: 1264 ÷ 16 = 79
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 688/1264 simplified to lowest terms is 43/79
Visual Representation
688/1264 = 54.4% of the whole