Question

Show how to convert 83 1/3%

Answer 1

5/6

Explanation:

83 1/3% =

= (83 + 1/3)% <------- the mixed numeral 83 1/3 is the same as 83 + 1/3

= (249/3 + 1/3)% <---- to add 83 + 1/3, use the common denominator 3

= 250/3 % <---- the sum of 83 and 1/3 is 250/3, but this is still percent

= (250/3) / 100 <---- to change percent to decimal, divide percent by 100

= 250/300 <---- now we need to reduce this fraction

= 25/30 <---- divide numerator and denominator by 10

= 5/6 <---- divide numerator and denominator by 5