Simplify 55296/157696
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55296
157696
=
27
77
Decimal: 0.3506
Percentage: 35.06%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55296/157696
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55296 and 157696 is 2048
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55296 ÷ 2048 = 27
Denominator: 157696 ÷ 2048 = 77
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55296/157696 simplified to lowest terms is 27/77
Visual Representation
55296/157696 = 35.1% of the whole