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87% as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Percentages represent parts out of 100. For example, 1/2, percentages are expressed with a percent sign (%), for example, 87%, we are going to learn how to convert a percentage to a fraction.

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What is 87% as a Fraction?

87% as a fractionAnswer

 

The answer for 87% as a fraction will be 87/100.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a percentage to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Any percentage number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 87% means 87 parts out of 100. This can directly be written as 87/100.

 

Step 2: Simplify the fraction if possible. In this case, the GCD of 87 and 100 is 1, so the fraction is already in its simplest form.

 

Thus, 87% can be written as a fraction 87/100.

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Important Glossaries for 87% as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
     
  • Percentage: A fraction or ratio expressed as part of 100, denoted by the symbol %.
     
  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
     
  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
     
  • Simplest Form: A fraction is in the simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common divisors other than 1.
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