Simplify 55878/138822
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55878
138822
=
9313
23137
Decimal: 0.4025
Percentage: 40.25%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55878/138822
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55878 and 138822 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55878 ÷ 6 = 9313
Denominator: 138822 ÷ 6 = 23137
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55878/138822 simplified to lowest terms is 9313/23137
Visual Representation
55878/138822 = 40.3% of the whole