Simplify 55320/138264
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55320
138264
=
2305
5761
Decimal: 0.4001
Percentage: 40.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55320/138264
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55320 and 138264 is 24
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55320 ÷ 24 = 2305
Denominator: 138264 ÷ 24 = 5761
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55320/138264 simplified to lowest terms is 2305/5761
Visual Representation
55320/138264 = 40% of the whole