Simplify 55505/74705
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55505
74705
=
11101
14941
Decimal: 0.743
Percentage: 74.3%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55505/74705
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55505 and 74705 is 5
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55505 ÷ 5 = 11101
Denominator: 74705 ÷ 5 = 14941
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55505/74705 simplified to lowest terms is 11101/14941
Visual Representation
55505/74705 = 74.3% of the whole