Simplify 55500/138444
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55500
138444
=
4625
11537
Decimal: 0.4009
Percentage: 40.09%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55500/138444
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55500 and 138444 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55500 ÷ 12 = 4625
Denominator: 138444 ÷ 12 = 11537
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55500/138444 simplified to lowest terms is 4625/11537
Visual Representation
55500/138444 = 40.1% of the whole