Simplify 55336/62248
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55336
62248
=
6917
7781
Decimal: 0.889
Percentage: 88.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55336/62248
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55336 and 62248 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55336 ÷ 8 = 6917
Denominator: 62248 ÷ 8 = 7781
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55336/62248 simplified to lowest terms is 6917/7781
Visual Representation
55336/62248 = 88.9% of the whole