Simplify 55400/138344
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55400
138344
=
6925
17293
Decimal: 0.4005
Percentage: 40.05%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55400/138344
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55400 and 138344 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55400 ÷ 8 = 6925
Denominator: 138344 ÷ 8 = 17293
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55400/138344 simplified to lowest terms is 6925/17293
Visual Representation
55400/138344 = 40.1% of the whole