Simplify 55440/138384
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55440
138384
=
385
961
Decimal: 0.4006
Percentage: 40.06%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55440/138384
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55440 and 138384 is 144
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55440 ÷ 144 = 385
Denominator: 138384 ÷ 144 = 961
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55440/138384 simplified to lowest terms is 385/961
Visual Representation
55440/138384 = 40.1% of the whole