Simplify 55744/74944
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55744
74944
=
871
1171
Decimal: 0.7438
Percentage: 74.38%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55744/74944
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55744 and 74944 is 64
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55744 ÷ 64 = 871
Denominator: 74944 ÷ 64 = 1171
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55744/74944 simplified to lowest terms is 871/1171
Visual Representation
55744/74944 = 74.4% of the whole