Simplify 6986/10442
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
6986
10442
=
3493
5221
Decimal: 0.669
Percentage: 66.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 6986/10442
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 6986 and 10442 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 6986 ÷ 2 = 3493
Denominator: 10442 ÷ 2 = 5221
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 6986/10442 simplified to lowest terms is 3493/5221
Visual Representation
6986/10442 = 66.9% of the whole