Simplify 55714/138658
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55714
138658
=
27857
69329
Decimal: 0.4018
Percentage: 40.18%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55714/138658
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55714 and 138658 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55714 ÷ 2 = 27857
Denominator: 138658 ÷ 2 = 69329
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55714/138658 simplified to lowest terms is 27857/69329
Visual Representation
55714/138658 = 40.2% of the whole