Question

Write 55% as a decimal and as a simplified fraction?

Answer 1

55% as a decimal = 0.55
55% as a fraction = 55/100 simplified = 11/20

Answer 2

11/20

Explanation:

To convert a decimal to a fraction, place the decimal number over its place value. For example, in 0.6, the six is in the tenths place, so we place 6 over 10 to create the equivalent fraction, 6/10. If needed, simplify the fraction.