Simplify 55480/138424
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55480
138424
=
6935
17303
Decimal: 0.4008
Percentage: 40.08%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55480/138424
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55480 and 138424 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55480 ÷ 8 = 6935
Denominator: 138424 ÷ 8 = 17303
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55480/138424 simplified to lowest terms is 6935/17303
Visual Representation
55480/138424 = 40.1% of the whole