Converting Percents to Fractions and Fractions to Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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. For example, 3/4 = (3 ÷ 4) × 100 = 75%.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, write the percent number over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 25% = 25/100 = 1/4.

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What is 3/5 as a percent?

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60%.

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What is 3/4 as a percent?

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75%.

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What is 64% as a fraction?

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16/25.

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What is 38% as a fraction?

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19/50.

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What is 18% as a fraction?

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9/50.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Fractions and percents both represent parts of a whole. A percent is a fraction with a denominator of 100.