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16.24% as a Fraction

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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.

16.24% as a Fraction for Singaporean Students
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What is 16.24% as a Fraction?

16.24% as a fraction

 

Answer

 

The answer for 16.24% as a fraction will be 406/2500.

 

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: 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.

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Important Glossaries for 16.24% as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
     
  • Percentage: A number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, denoted using the percent sign (%).
     
  • 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.
     
  • GCD (Greatest Common Divisor): The largest positive integer that divides each of the integers in a set without leaving a remainder.
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