Simplify 55684/62596
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55684
62596
=
13921
15649
Decimal: 0.8896
Percentage: 88.96%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55684/62596
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55684 and 62596 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55684 ÷ 4 = 13921
Denominator: 62596 ÷ 4 = 15649
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55684/62596 simplified to lowest terms is 13921/15649
Visual Representation
55684/62596 = 89% of the whole