Simplify 55296/117504
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55296
117504
=
8
17
Decimal: 0.4706
Percentage: 47.06%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55296/117504
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55296 and 117504 is 6912
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55296 ÷ 6912 = 8
Denominator: 117504 ÷ 6912 = 17
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55296/117504 simplified to lowest terms is 8/17
Visual Representation
55296/117504 = 47.1% of the whole