Simplify 55658/138602
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55658
138602
=
27829
69301
Decimal: 0.4016
Percentage: 40.16%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55658/138602
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55658 and 138602 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55658 ÷ 2 = 27829
Denominator: 138602 ÷ 2 = 69301
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55658/138602 simplified to lowest terms is 27829/69301
Visual Representation
55658/138602 = 40.2% of the whole