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26.5 %change to fraction in lowest terms

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: Step 1: Write down the percent divided by 100 like this: 26.5% = 26.5 / 100

Step 2: Multiply both top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point: ...

Step 3: Simplify (or reduce) the above fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) between them.

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