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28% 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. Fractions represent a whole and a fractional part. Percentages are another way to express fractions, where the whole is considered as 100. For example, 50% is equivalent to 1/2. In this guide, we are going to learn how to convert a percentage to a fraction.

28% as a Fraction for US Students
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What is 28% as a Fraction?

28 percent as a fractionAnswer

 

The answer for 28% as a fraction will be 7/25.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a percentage to a fraction is a straightforward process. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Any percentage can be directly converted to a fraction by placing the percentage number over 100. Here, 28% becomes 28/100.

 

Step 2: To simplify the fraction, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 28 and 100. The GCD is 4.

 

Step 3: Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD. 28/100 = 7/25

 

Thus, 28% can be written as a fraction 7/25.

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Important Glossaries for 28% 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.
     
  • 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.
     
  • Simplify: The process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD.
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