Simplify 55299/74499
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55299
74499
=
18433
24833
Decimal: 0.7423
Percentage: 74.23%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55299/74499
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55299 and 74499 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55299 ÷ 3 = 18433
Denominator: 74499 ÷ 3 = 24833
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55299/74499 simplified to lowest terms is 18433/24833
Visual Representation
55299/74499 = 74.2% of the whole