Question:
Convert 5% into fraction.
Correct Answer
1/20
Solution And Explanation
Solution
Method to convert a percent into fraction
Step (1) Divide the given percent by 100
Step (2) Remove the sign of percentage
Step (3) Simplify the obtained expression
Here we need to convert 5% into fraction.
1% = 5/100
Here the HCF of numerator, 5 and denominator, 100 is equal to 5. Thus we will divide the numerator and denominator of the above fraction by 5 to obtain the standard fraction.
Thus, 5/100 = 5 ÷ 5/100 ÷ 5
= 1/20
Thus, 5% = 1/20 Answer
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