Simplify 55824/138768
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55824
138768
=
1163
2891
Decimal: 0.4023
Percentage: 40.23%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55824/138768
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55824 and 138768 is 48
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55824 ÷ 48 = 1163
Denominator: 138768 ÷ 48 = 2891
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55824/138768 simplified to lowest terms is 1163/2891
Visual Representation
55824/138768 = 40.2% of the whole