Simplify 55778/74978
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55778
74978
=
27889
37489
Decimal: 0.7439
Percentage: 74.39%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55778/74978
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55778 and 74978 is 2
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55778 ÷ 2 = 27889
Denominator: 74978 ÷ 2 = 37489
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55778/74978 simplified to lowest terms is 27889/37489
Visual Representation
55778/74978 = 74.4% of the whole