Simplify 55340/74540
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55340
74540
=
2767
3727
Decimal: 0.7424
Percentage: 74.24%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55340/74540
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55340 and 74540 is 20
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55340 ÷ 20 = 2767
Denominator: 74540 ÷ 20 = 3727
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55340/74540 simplified to lowest terms is 2767/3727
Visual Representation
55340/74540 = 74.2% of the whole