Simplify 57488/159888
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
57488
159888
=
3593
9993
Decimal: 0.3596
Percentage: 35.96%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 57488/159888
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 57488 and 159888 is 16
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 57488 ÷ 16 = 3593
Denominator: 159888 ÷ 16 = 9993
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 57488/159888 simplified to lowest terms is 3593/9993
Visual Representation
57488/159888 = 36% of the whole