Simplify 56/120
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
56
120
=
7
15
Decimal: 0.4667
Percentage: 46.67%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 56/120
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 56 and 120 is 8
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 56 ÷ 8 = 7
Denominator: 120 ÷ 8 = 15
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 56/120 simplified to lowest terms is 7/15
Visual Representation
56/120 = 46.7% of the whole