Simplify 55940/62852
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
55940
62852
=
13985
15713
Decimal: 0.89
Percentage: 89%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 55940/62852
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 55940 and 62852 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 55940 ÷ 4 = 13985
Denominator: 62852 ÷ 4 = 15713
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 55940/62852 simplified to lowest terms is 13985/15713
Visual Representation
55940/62852 = 89% of the whole