Simplify 55902/138846
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55902
138846
=
9317
23141
Decimal: 0.4026
Percentage: 40.26%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55902/138846
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55902 and 138846 is 6
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55902 ÷ 6 = 9317
Denominator: 138846 ÷ 6 = 23141
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55902/138846 simplified to lowest terms is 9317/23141
Visual Representation
55902/138846 = 40.3% of the whole