Simplify 55602/138546
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55602
138546
=
3089
7697
Decimal: 0.4013
Percentage: 40.13%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55602/138546
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55602 and 138546 is 18
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55602 ÷ 18 = 3089
Denominator: 138546 ÷ 18 = 7697
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55602/138546 simplified to lowest terms is 3089/7697
Visual Representation
55602/138546 = 40.1% of the whole