Simplify 55824/158224
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55824
158224
=
3489
9889
Decimal: 0.3528
Percentage: 35.28%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55824/158224
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55824 and 158224 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55824 ÷ 16 = 3489
Denominator: 158224 ÷ 16 = 9889
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55824/158224 simplified to lowest terms is 3489/9889
Visual Representation
55824/158224 = 35.3% of the whole