Simplify 55354/138298
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55354
138298
=
27677
69149
Decimal: 0.4003
Percentage: 40.03%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55354/138298
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55354 and 138298 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55354 ÷ 2 = 27677
Denominator: 138298 ÷ 2 = 69149
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55354/138298 simplified to lowest terms is 27677/69149
Visual Representation
55354/138298 = 40% of the whole