Fractions to Percents

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply the result by 100.

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What is the percent equivalent of 1/4?

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25%.

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What does it mean to express a quantity as a percent?

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Expressing a quantity as a percent means representing it as a fraction of 100.

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How do you find the percent of a group?

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To find the percent of a group, divide the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of outcomes and multiply by 100.

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What is the percent equivalent of 3/5?

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60%.

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How do you convert a mixed number to a percent?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then follow the steps to convert the fraction to a percent.

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What is the percent equivalent of 2/10?

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20%.

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How do you simplify a fraction before converting it to a percent?

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Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the percent equivalent of 7/8?

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87.5%.