1/5 x 100 as a Fraction
Problem Statement
To find the result of 1/5 multiplied by 100 as a fraction.
Solution
To multiply a fraction by a whole number, we can multiply the numerator (the top number) by the whole number. In this case, we multiply 1 by 100:
1 x 100 = 100
So, the numerator becomes 100. The denominator (the bottom number) remains the same, which is 5.
The result is: 100/5
Simplifying the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction 100/5 by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 100 and 5 is 5.
100 ÷ 5 = 20
5 ÷ 5 = 1
So, the simplified fraction is:
20/1
Which is equal to:
20
Conclusion
Therefore, 1/5 multiplied by 100 as a fraction is equal to 20.
