Simplify 55558/74758
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55558
74758
=
27779
37379
Decimal: 0.7432
Percentage: 74.32%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55558/74758
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55558 and 74758 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55558 ÷ 2 = 27779
Denominator: 74758 ÷ 2 = 37379
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55558/74758 simplified to lowest terms is 27779/37379
Visual Representation
55558/74758 = 74.3% of the whole