Simplify 55880/138824
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55880
138824
=
6985
17353
Decimal: 0.4025
Percentage: 40.25%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55880/138824
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55880 and 138824 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55880 ÷ 8 = 6985
Denominator: 138824 ÷ 8 = 17353
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55880/138824 simplified to lowest terms is 6985/17353
Visual Representation
55880/138824 = 40.3% of the whole