47 Percent as a Fraction in Simplest Form
When working with percentages, it's often necessary to convert them to fractions to perform calculations or comparisons. In this article, we'll explore how to convert 47 percent to a fraction in its simplest form.
What is 47 Percent as a Fraction?
To convert 47 percent to a fraction, we can start by dividing by 100:
47% = 47 ÷ 100
This gives us:
47% = 47/100
Simplifying the Fraction
The fraction 47/100 is not in its simplest form. To simplify it, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 47 and 100.
The GCD of 47 and 100 is 1, which means that 47 and 100 do not have any common factors. Therefore, the fraction 47/100 is already in its simplest form.
Conclusion
47 percent can be converted to a fraction in its simplest form as:
47% = 47/100
This fraction is in its simplest form because the GCD of 47 and 100 is 1, indicating that there are no common factors to simplify further.
