Simplify 55778/138722
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55778
138722
=
27889
69361
Decimal: 0.4021
Percentage: 40.21%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55778/138722
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55778 and 138722 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55778 ÷ 2 = 27889
Denominator: 138722 ÷ 2 = 69361
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55778/138722 simplified to lowest terms is 27889/69361
Visual Representation
55778/138722 = 40.2% of the whole