Simplify 55304/138248
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55304
138248
=
6913
17281
Decimal: 0.4
Percentage: 40%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55304/138248
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55304 and 138248 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55304 ÷ 8 = 6913
Denominator: 138248 ÷ 8 = 17281
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55304/138248 simplified to lowest terms is 6913/17281
Visual Representation
55304/138248 = 40% of the whole