Simplify 55336/74536
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55336
74536
=
6917
9317
Decimal: 0.7424
Percentage: 74.24%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55336/74536
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55336 and 74536 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55336 ÷ 8 = 6917
Denominator: 74536 ÷ 8 = 9317
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55336/74536 simplified to lowest terms is 6917/9317
Visual Representation
55336/74536 = 74.2% of the whole