Simplify 6996/8724
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
6996
8724
=
583
727
Decimal: 0.8019
Percentage: 80.19%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 6996/8724
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 6996 and 8724 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 6996 ÷ 12 = 583
Denominator: 8724 ÷ 12 = 727
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 6996/8724 simplified to lowest terms is 583/727
Visual Representation
6996/8724 = 80.2% of the whole