Simplify 55904/138848
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55904
138848
=
1747
4339
Decimal: 0.4026
Percentage: 40.26%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55904/138848
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55904 and 138848 is 32
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55904 ÷ 32 = 1747
Denominator: 138848 ÷ 32 = 4339
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55904/138848 simplified to lowest terms is 1747/4339
Visual Representation
55904/138848 = 40.3% of the whole