Simplify 6987/17355
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
6987
17355
=
2329
5785
Decimal: 0.4026
Percentage: 40.26%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 6987/17355
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 6987 and 17355 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 6987 ÷ 3 = 2329
Denominator: 17355 ÷ 3 = 5785
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 6987/17355 simplified to lowest terms is 2329/5785
Visual Representation
6987/17355 = 40.3% of the whole