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Question: Convert 72% into fraction.

(A)  ³⁶/₇₅
(B)  ⁷²/₅₀
(C)  ¹⁸/₂₅
(D)  ⁹⁰/₁₀₀

Correct Answer ¹⁸/₂₅

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 72% into fraction.

1% = ⁷²/₁₀₀

Here the HCF of numerator, 72 and denominator, 100 is equal to 4. Thus we will divide the numerator and denominator of the above fraction by 4 to obtain the standard fraction.

Thus, ⁷²/₁₀₀ = ^{72 ÷ 4}/_{100 ÷ 4}

= ¹⁸/₂₅

Thus, 72% = ¹⁸/₂₅ Answer

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