Simplify 55344/62256
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55344
62256
=
1153
1297
Decimal: 0.889
Percentage: 88.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55344/62256
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55344 and 62256 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55344 ÷ 48 = 1153
Denominator: 62256 ÷ 48 = 1297
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55344/62256 simplified to lowest terms is 1153/1297
Visual Representation
55344/62256 = 88.9% of the whole