Simplify 55497/62409
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55497
62409
=
18499
20803
Decimal: 0.8892
Percentage: 88.92%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55497/62409
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55497 and 62409 is 3
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55497 ÷ 3 = 18499
Denominator: 62409 ÷ 3 = 20803
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55497/62409 simplified to lowest terms is 18499/20803
Visual Representation
55497/62409 = 88.9% of the whole