Simplify 55598/138542
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55598
138542
=
27799
69271
Decimal: 0.4013
Percentage: 40.13%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55598/138542
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55598 and 138542 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55598 ÷ 2 = 27799
Denominator: 138542 ÷ 2 = 69271
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55598/138542 simplified to lowest terms is 27799/69271
Visual Representation
55598/138542 = 40.1% of the whole