Simplify 55880/158280
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55880
158280
=
1397
3957
Decimal: 0.353
Percentage: 35.3%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55880/158280
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55880 and 158280 is 40
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55880 ÷ 40 = 1397
Denominator: 158280 ÷ 40 = 3957
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55880/158280 simplified to lowest terms is 1397/3957
Visual Representation
55880/158280 = 35.3% of the whole