Simplify 55495/74695
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55495
74695
=
11099
14939
Decimal: 0.743
Percentage: 74.3%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55495/74695
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55495 and 74695 is 5
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55495 ÷ 5 = 11099
Denominator: 74695 ÷ 5 = 14939
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55495/74695 simplified to lowest terms is 11099/14939
Visual Representation
55495/74695 = 74.3% of the whole