Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type. 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. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2. The numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 0.375. In this context, we are going to learn how to convert a percentage to a fraction.
The answer for 7.2% as a fraction is 9/125.
Converting a percentage to a fraction is a straightforward task. You can follow the steps below to find the answer.
Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal. Divide 7.2 by 100, which gives 0.072.
Step 2: Convert the decimal to a fraction. Initially, write it as 0.072/1.
Step 3: To remove the decimal, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 1000 (since there are three decimal places). 0.072/1 × 1000/1000 = 72/1000
Step 4: Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72 and 1000, which is 8. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 8 to simplify the fraction. 72/1000 ÷ 8/8 = 9/125
Thus, 7.2% can be written as the fraction 9/125.