Simplify 55324/138268
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55324
138268
=
13831
34567
Decimal: 0.4001
Percentage: 40.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55324/138268
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55324 and 138268 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55324 ÷ 4 = 13831
Denominator: 138268 ÷ 4 = 34567
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55324/138268 simplified to lowest terms is 13831/34567
Visual Representation
55324/138268 = 40% of the whole