Simplify 55740/117948
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55740
117948
=
4645
9829
Decimal: 0.4726
Percentage: 47.26%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55740/117948
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55740 and 117948 is 12
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55740 ÷ 12 = 4645
Denominator: 117948 ÷ 12 = 9829
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55740/117948 simplified to lowest terms is 4645/9829
Visual Representation
55740/117948 = 47.3% of the whole