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Last updated on March 20th, 2025
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 a part of a whole as well. For example, 1/2, the numbers in percentage are expressed with a percent sign (%), For example, 55.5%, we are going to learn how to convert a percentage to a fraction.
The answer for 55.5% as a fraction will be 111/200.
Converting a percentage to a fraction is a task that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Firstly, any percentage should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 55.5% means 55.5 out of 100, so it becomes 55.5/100.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 55.5/100 × 10/10 = 555/1000
Step 3: Here 5 is the GCD of 555 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 555/1000 = 111/200 Hence, 55.5% is in the fractional form of 111/200.
Thus, 55.5% can be written as a fraction 111/200.