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40% as a Fraction

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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 100. For example, 1/2 as a fraction can be expressed as 50% as a percentage. In this guide, we are going to learn how to convert a percentage to a fraction.

40% as a Fraction for US Students
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What is 40% as a Fraction?

40 percent as a fraction

 

Answer

 

The answer for 40% as a fraction will be 2/5.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: Firstly, any percentage can be converted to a fraction by placing it over 100. So, 40% becomes 40/100.

 

Step 2: To simplify this fraction, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 40 and 100, which is 20. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 20. 40/100 = 2/5

 

Thus, 40% can be written as a fraction 2/5.

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Important Glossaries for 40% as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
     
  • Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted using the percent symbol (%).
     
  • 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.
     
  • Simplification: The process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
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