Question

How do you convert 68.75% to a decimal and fraction in lowest terms

Answer 1

Decimal: 0.6875 Fraction: 2.75/4

Explanation:

To convert percent into a decimal you move the decimal point two places to the left. So 68.75% is equal to 0.6875.

To find the fraction form we know that 68.75% is 68.75/100 because percent is of one hundred. We can simply 68.75/100 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 25 and we get 2.75/4. So 68.75% as a fraction is 2.75/4.

Answer 2

11/16

Explanation:

• 68.75 / 100 is the percentage value. You can divide both top and bottom of the fraction by 25
• 68.75 / 25 = 2.75
• 100/25 = 4
• 2.75/4 is one fractional answer.
• if you want whole numbers on the numerator and denominator, multiply the top and bottom by 4
• 2.75 * 4 = 11
• 4 * 4 = 16
• So the actual answer is 11/16