Simplify 55298/138242
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55298
138242
=
27649
69121
Decimal: 0.4
Percentage: 40%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55298/138242
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55298 and 138242 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55298 ÷ 2 = 27649
Denominator: 138242 ÷ 2 = 69121
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55298/138242 simplified to lowest terms is 27649/69121
Visual Representation
55298/138242 = 40% of the whole