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The fraction value of 60% is ?
60
100
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2 x 2 x 3 x 5
2 x 2 x 5 x 5
To convert a percentage to a fraction, divide the percentage value by 100 and then reduce the fraction.
For example, if you would like to convert 20% to a fraction:
- Divide the percent by 100 (i.e., )20100
- Breaking fraction into smallest prime factors (i.e., )2 x 2 * 52 * 2 * 5 * 5
- Remove common prime factors (i.e., )2 x 2 x 52 x 2 x 5 x 5
Strategies: Number Bond, Prime Factorization