Simplify 55768/74968
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55768
74968
=
6971
9371
Decimal: 0.7439
Percentage: 74.39%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55768/74968
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55768 and 74968 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55768 ÷ 8 = 6971
Denominator: 74968 ÷ 8 = 9371
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55768/74968 simplified to lowest terms is 6971/9371
Visual Representation
55768/74968 = 74.4% of the whole