6th math Converting between Fractions and Percents

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'.

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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 numerator by the denominator and then multiply the result by 100.

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Convert 3/5 to a percent.

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60%.

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What is the formula to 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.

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Convert 39% to a fraction.

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39/100.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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Convert 2/5 to a percent.

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40%.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 25%?

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1/4.

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Convert 35% to a fraction in simplest form.

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7/20.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.