Simplify 55872/138816
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55872
138816
=
97
241
Decimal: 0.4025
Percentage: 40.25%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55872/138816
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55872 and 138816 is 576
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55872 ÷ 576 = 97
Denominator: 138816 ÷ 576 = 241
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55872/138816 simplified to lowest terms is 97/241
Visual Representation
55872/138816 = 40.3% of the whole