Simplify 55328/138272
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55328
138272
=
1729
4321
Decimal: 0.4001
Percentage: 40.01%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55328/138272
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55328 and 138272 is 32
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55328 ÷ 32 = 1729
Denominator: 138272 ÷ 32 = 4321
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55328/138272 simplified to lowest terms is 1729/4321
Visual Representation
55328/138272 = 40% of the whole