The simplest form of 5988/5040 is 499/420.
Steps to simplifying fractions
- Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator
GCD of 5988 and 5040 is 12 - Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD
5988 ÷ 12/5040 ÷ 12 - Reduced fraction: 499/420
Therefore, 5988/5040 simplified to lowest terms is 499/420.
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