Simplify 55715/74915
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55715
74915
=
11143
14983
Decimal: 0.7437
Percentage: 74.37%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55715/74915
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55715 and 74915 is 5
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55715 ÷ 5 = 11143
Denominator: 74915 ÷ 5 = 14983
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55715/74915 simplified to lowest terms is 11143/14983
Visual Representation
55715/74915 = 74.4% of the whole