Simplify 55728/138672
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55728
138672
=
43
107
Decimal: 0.4019
Percentage: 40.19%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55728/138672
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55728 and 138672 is 1296
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55728 ÷ 1296 = 43
Denominator: 138672 ÷ 1296 = 107
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55728/138672 simplified to lowest terms is 43/107
Visual Representation
55728/138672 = 40.2% of the whole