Simplify 55488/157888
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55488
157888
=
867
2467
Decimal: 0.3514
Percentage: 35.14%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55488/157888
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55488 and 157888 is 64
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55488 ÷ 64 = 867
Denominator: 157888 ÷ 64 = 2467
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55488/157888 simplified to lowest terms is 867/2467
Visual Representation
55488/157888 = 35.1% of the whole