Simplify 55422/138366
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55422
138366
=
3079
7687
Decimal: 0.4005
Percentage: 40.05%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55422/138366
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55422 and 138366 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55422 ÷ 18 = 3079
Denominator: 138366 ÷ 18 = 7687
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55422/138366 simplified to lowest terms is 3079/7687
Visual Representation
55422/138366 = 40.1% of the whole