Simplify 6988/11596
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
6988
11596
=
1747
2899
Decimal: 0.6026
Percentage: 60.26%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 6988/11596
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 6988 and 11596 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 6988 ÷ 4 = 1747
Denominator: 11596 ÷ 4 = 2899
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 6988/11596 simplified to lowest terms is 1747/2899
Visual Representation
6988/11596 = 60.3% of the whole