Simplify 55308/138252
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55308
138252
=
4609
11521
Decimal: 0.4001
Percentage: 40.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55308/138252
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55308 and 138252 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55308 ÷ 12 = 4609
Denominator: 138252 ÷ 12 = 11521
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55308/138252 simplified to lowest terms is 4609/11521
Visual Representation
55308/138252 = 40% of the whole