Percents and Fractions

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply by 100. For example, 3/10 = (3 ÷ 10) × 100 = 30%.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 30%?

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30% is equivalent to the fraction 3/10.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, write the percent number over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 60% = 60/100 = 3/5.

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What is the simplest form of 13% as a fraction?

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13% as a fraction in simplest form is 13/100.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 3%?

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3% is equivalent to the fraction 3/100.

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How do you find the percent of a number?

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To find the percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (as a decimal). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 × 0.20 = 10.

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What is the relationship between fractions and percents?

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Fractions and percents both represent parts of a whole. A percent is a specific type of fraction where the whole is 100.

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What is 17/50 as a percent?

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17/50 as a percent is 34%.