Simplify 55664/138608
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55664
138608
=
3479
8663
Decimal: 0.4016
Percentage: 40.16%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55664/138608
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55664 and 138608 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55664 ÷ 16 = 3479
Denominator: 138608 ÷ 16 = 8663
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55664/138608 simplified to lowest terms is 3479/8663
Visual Representation
55664/138608 = 40.2% of the whole