Simplify 6987/8715
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
6987
8715
=
2329
2905
Decimal: 0.8017
Percentage: 80.17%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 6987/8715
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 6987 and 8715 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 6987 ÷ 3 = 2329
Denominator: 8715 ÷ 3 = 2905
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 6987/8715 simplified to lowest terms is 2329/2905
Visual Representation
6987/8715 = 80.2% of the whole