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53% 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 part of a hundred. For example, 1/2, percentages are expressed with a percent sign (%). For example, 53%, we are going to learn how to convert a percentage to a fraction.

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What is 53% as a Fraction?

53% as a fractionAnswer

 

The answer for 53% as a fraction will be 53/100.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a percentage to a fraction is a simple task for students. 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, 53% means 53 out of 100, which becomes 53/100.

 

Step 2: To simplify the fraction, you need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator. In this case, the GCD of 53 and 100 is 1.

 

Step 3: Since the GCD is 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.

 

Thus, 53% can be written as a fraction 53/100.

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Important Glossaries for 53% 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.
     
  • Greatest Common Divisor (GCD): The largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without a remainder.
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