Simplify 6986/8714
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
6986
8714
=
3493
4357
Decimal: 0.8017
Percentage: 80.17%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 6986/8714
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 6986 and 8714 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 6986 ÷ 2 = 3493
Denominator: 8714 ÷ 2 = 4357
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 6986/8714 simplified to lowest terms is 3493/4357
Visual Representation
6986/8714 = 80.2% of the whole