what is 98% as a fraction
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the percentage:
98%
Change to fraction.
Solution:
In order to change the percentage into fraction, we must convert it first to decimal. In converting a percentage into decimal, divide the percentage by 100, hence in converting a decimal to percentage, multiply the percentage by 100.
= 98/100
= 0.98
Now we need to treat .98 as a whole number, whereas we divide it by 100, since it is in the hundredths place.
= 98/100
Factor out 2 from the fraction.
= 49/50
Final answer:
= 49/50