Simplify 55443/138387
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55443
138387
=
18481
46129
Decimal: 0.4006
Percentage: 40.06%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55443/138387
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55443 and 138387 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55443 ÷ 3 = 18481
Denominator: 138387 ÷ 3 = 46129
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55443/138387 simplified to lowest terms is 18481/46129
Visual Representation
55443/138387 = 40.1% of the whole