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Last updated on March 9th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Percentages represent a fraction out of 100. For example, 1/2, the numbers in percentage are expressed with a percent sign (%), For example, 16.24%, we are going to learn how to convert a percentage to a fraction.
The answer for 16.24% as a fraction will be 406/2500.
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: Firstly, any percentage should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 16.24% is the number, and it can be written as 16.24/100.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are only 2 decimal places). 16.24/100 × 100/100 = 1624/10000
Step 3: Here 4 is the GCD of 1624 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 4. 1624/10000 = 406/2500 hence, 16.24% is in the form of a fraction of 406/2500
Thus, 16.24% can be written as a fraction 406/2500.