Simplify 55785/74985
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55785
74985
=
3719
4999
Decimal: 0.7439
Percentage: 74.39%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55785/74985
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55785 and 74985 is 15
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55785 ÷ 15 = 3719
Denominator: 74985 ÷ 15 = 4999
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55785/74985 simplified to lowest terms is 3719/4999
Visual Representation
55785/74985 = 74.4% of the whole