Simplify 55340/138284
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55340
138284
=
13835
34571
Decimal: 0.4002
Percentage: 40.02%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55340/138284
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55340 and 138284 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55340 ÷ 4 = 13835
Denominator: 138284 ÷ 4 = 34571
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55340/138284 simplified to lowest terms is 13835/34571
Visual Representation
55340/138284 = 40% of the whole