Simplify 55436/74636
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55436
74636
=
13859
18659
Decimal: 0.7428
Percentage: 74.28%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55436/74636
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55436 and 74636 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55436 ÷ 4 = 13859
Denominator: 74636 ÷ 4 = 18659
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55436/74636 simplified to lowest terms is 13859/18659
Visual Representation
55436/74636 = 74.3% of the whole