Simplify 55352/138296
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55352
138296
=
6919
17287
Decimal: 0.4002
Percentage: 40.02%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55352/138296
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55352 and 138296 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55352 ÷ 8 = 6919
Denominator: 138296 ÷ 8 = 17287
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55352/138296 simplified to lowest terms is 6919/17287
Visual Representation
55352/138296 = 40% of the whole