Simplify 55401/138345
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55401
138345
=
18467
46115
Decimal: 0.4005
Percentage: 40.05%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55401/138345
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55401 and 138345 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55401 ÷ 3 = 18467
Denominator: 138345 ÷ 3 = 46115
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55401/138345 simplified to lowest terms is 18467/46115
Visual Representation
55401/138345 = 40.1% of the whole