Simplify 55344/138288
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55344
138288
=
1153
2881
Decimal: 0.4002
Percentage: 40.02%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55344/138288
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55344 and 138288 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55344 ÷ 48 = 1153
Denominator: 138288 ÷ 48 = 2881
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55344/138288 simplified to lowest terms is 1153/2881
Visual Representation
55344/138288 = 40% of the whole