Simplify 724/1588
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
724
1588
=
181
397
Decimal: 0.4559
Percentage: 45.59%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 724/1588
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 724 and 1588 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 724 ÷ 4 = 181
Denominator: 1588 ÷ 4 = 397
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 724/1588 simplified to lowest terms is 181/397
Visual Representation
724/1588 = 45.6% of the whole