Converting Percents to Fractions

This lesson teaches how to convert percents to fractions by understanding that a percent is a whole divided into 100 parts. It provides examples, such as converting 30% and 85% to fractions, and explains the process of simplifying these fractions. The lesson also covers handling mixed numbers in percent conversions, emphasizing the importance of simplification and mental math.

What is the first step in converting a percent to a fraction?

• Multiply the percent by 100

• Set the percent as a fraction over 100

• Add 100 to the percent

• Subtract 100 from the percent

How can you simplify the fraction 30/100?

• Multiply by 3/3

• Divide by 5/5

• Divide by 10/10

• Multiply by 2/2

If a weather forecast predicts a 30% chance of rain for 10 days, how many days is it likely to rain?

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 1 day

What is the greatest common factor used to simplify 85/100?

• 10

• 20

• 15

• 5

How do you handle a percent that is a mixed number when converting to a fraction?

• Multiply it by 100

• Convert it to an improper fraction

• Ignore the fractional part

• Convert it to a decimal first