Question

Can someone please explain how to turn 16 2/3% into a fraction.

Can you please explain each step, I’ve been having a hard time understanding the steps.

Thank you!

Answer 1

⅙

Explanation:

16 2/3% given in the question

= 16 x 2/3

Making it in a simpler form

= (48 +2 % ) / 3

= 50/3 x 1/100

= 50/ 300

= ⅙

Answer 2

16⅔ % = ⅙

Explanation:

"Percent" means "divided by 100". So, 16⅔ % = 16⅔/100

Invert 100 and convert division to multiplication = 16⅔ × ¹/₁₀₀

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction = ⁵⁰/₃ × ¹/₁₀₀

Cancel the 50s = ⅓ × ½

Multiply numerators and denominators = ⅙

∴ 16⅔ % = ⅙