Simplify 55324/157724
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55324
157724
=
13831
39431
Decimal: 0.3508
Percentage: 35.08%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55324/157724
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55324 and 157724 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55324 ÷ 4 = 13831
Denominator: 157724 ÷ 4 = 39431
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55324/157724 simplified to lowest terms is 13831/39431
Visual Representation
55324/157724 = 35.1% of the whole