Simplify 56/156
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
56
156
=
14
39
Decimal: 0.359
Percentage: 35.9%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 56/156
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 56 and 156 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 56 ÷ 4 = 14
Denominator: 156 ÷ 4 = 39
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 56/156 simplified to lowest terms is 14/39
Visual Representation
56/156 = 35.9% of the whole