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What lowest terms fraction equal to 15%

User Splattne
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25 votes

Answer:

3 / 20

Explanation:

Take only after the decimal point part for calculation.

.15

Then, divide that value by 1.

.15

1

Multiply both numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 digits after the decimal point so that is 102 = 100).

.15 × 100

1 × 100

=

15

100

;

To simplify

15

100

its lowest terms, find GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) for 15 & 100, which is 5. Here's How to Find GCD of 15 and 100?

15/5

100/5

After simplify or reduce the fraction.

3

20

User GutenYe
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