Simplify 55888/69712
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55888
69712
=
3493
4357
Decimal: 0.8017
Percentage: 80.17%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55888/69712
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55888 and 69712 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55888 ÷ 16 = 3493
Denominator: 69712 ÷ 16 = 4357
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55888/69712 simplified to lowest terms is 3493/4357
Visual Representation
55888/69712 = 80.2% of the whole