Simplify 55380/117588
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55380
117588
=
4615
9799
Decimal: 0.471
Percentage: 47.1%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55380/117588
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55380 and 117588 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55380 ÷ 12 = 4615
Denominator: 117588 ÷ 12 = 9799
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55380/117588 simplified to lowest terms is 4615/9799
Visual Representation
55380/117588 = 47.1% of the whole