Simplify 55296/62208
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55296
62208
=
8
9
Decimal: 0.8889
Percentage: 88.89%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55296/62208
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55296 and 62208 is 6912
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55296 ÷ 6912 = 8
Denominator: 62208 ÷ 6912 = 9
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55296/62208 simplified to lowest terms is 8/9
Visual Representation
55296/62208 = 88.9% of the whole