Simplify 55784/74984
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55784
74984
=
6973
9373
Decimal: 0.7439
Percentage: 74.39%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55784/74984
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55784 and 74984 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55784 ÷ 8 = 6973
Denominator: 74984 ÷ 8 = 9373
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55784/74984 simplified to lowest terms is 6973/9373
Visual Representation
55784/74984 = 74.4% of the whole