Simplify 55696/62608
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55696
62608
=
3481
3913
Decimal: 0.8896
Percentage: 88.96%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55696/62608
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55696 and 62608 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55696 ÷ 16 = 3481
Denominator: 62608 ÷ 16 = 3913
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55696/62608 simplified to lowest terms is 3481/3913
Visual Representation
55696/62608 = 89% of the whole