Simplify 55504/74704
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55504
74704
=
3469
4669
Decimal: 0.743
Percentage: 74.3%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55504/74704
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55504 and 74704 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55504 ÷ 16 = 3469
Denominator: 74704 ÷ 16 = 4669
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55504/74704 simplified to lowest terms is 3469/4669
Visual Representation
55504/74704 = 74.3% of the whole