Simplify 55372/62284
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55372
62284
=
13843
15571
Decimal: 0.889
Percentage: 88.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55372/62284
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55372 and 62284 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55372 ÷ 4 = 13843
Denominator: 62284 ÷ 4 = 15571
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55372/62284 simplified to lowest terms is 13843/15571
Visual Representation
55372/62284 = 88.9% of the whole