Simplify 55299/138243
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55299
138243
=
18433
46081
Decimal: 0.4
Percentage: 40%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55299/138243
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55299 and 138243 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55299 ÷ 3 = 18433
Denominator: 138243 ÷ 3 = 46081
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55299/138243 simplified to lowest terms is 18433/46081
Visual Representation
55299/138243 = 40% of the whole