Write 20% as a fraction.

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mathmale · Answer

to convert a percentage to a (decimal) fraction, divide the percentage by 100%:

Convert 38% to a fraction:

              38%
            ------ = 0.38
              100%

mathmale · Answer

Continuing this example:  0.38 is a decimal fraction.  If you want a form other than that of decimal fraction, you could 1) multiply this 0.38 by 100 and then 2) divide the result by 100.  This gives you 38/100, which can be reduced to 17/50.

mathmale · Answer

Alternatively, if you gave me 38% and asked me to find a fractional equivalent, I'd divide that 38% by 100% as before and then, to reduce the result, divide both the 38 and the 100 by 2.

mathmale · Answer

@crux3:  This discussion may be of interest and help to you as well.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! I got it now!