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A fraction that is written out of one hundred is called a percentage.
The symbol used for per cent is %.
Note:
From the preceding discussion, we notice that:
A percentage is the numerator of a
fraction with a denominator of
100.
Changing a Percentage to a Fraction
To convert a percentage to a fraction, write it as a fraction with a
denominator of 100 and then simplify the fraction if possible.
Example 1
Express 65% as a fraction.
Solution:
Mixed Number Percentage
To convert a mixed number percentage to a
fraction, change the mixed
number to an improper
fraction, write the percentage as a fraction with a
denominator of 100 and simplify the fraction if possible.
Example 2
Solution:
Key Terms
percentage, per cent, mixed
number percentage
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