Simplify 55503/138447
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55503
138447
=
6167
15383
Decimal: 0.4009
Percentage: 40.09%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55503/138447
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55503 and 138447 is 9
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55503 ÷ 9 = 6167
Denominator: 138447 ÷ 9 = 15383
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55503/138447 simplified to lowest terms is 6167/15383
Visual Representation
55503/138447 = 40.1% of the whole