Simplify 6988/8716
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
6988
8716
=
1747
2179
Decimal: 0.8017
Percentage: 80.17%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 6988/8716
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 6988 and 8716 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 6988 ÷ 4 = 1747
Denominator: 8716 ÷ 4 = 2179
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 6988/8716 simplified to lowest terms is 1747/2179
Visual Representation
6988/8716 = 80.2% of the whole