Simplify 8712/16488
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
8712
16488
=
121
229
Decimal: 0.5284
Percentage: 52.84%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 8712/16488
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 8712 and 16488 is 72
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 8712 ÷ 72 = 121
Denominator: 16488 ÷ 72 = 229
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 8712/16488 simplified to lowest terms is 121/229
Visual Representation
8712/16488 = 52.8% of the whole