Final answer:
To convert 57 1/7% to a fraction, express both parts as fractions separately (57% as 57/100 and 1/7% as 2/100), then add them to get 59/100.
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert the percentage 57 1/7% to a fraction, follow these steps:
Recognize that the percentage is a mixture of a whole number and a fraction: 57% + 1/7%.
Convert the whole number part to a fraction: 57% = 57/100.
Convert the fractional percentage to a fraction: 1/7% is the same as 1/7 per 100, or (1/7) / 100.
Multiply numerator and denominator by 14 to eliminate the complex fraction: (1/7) × (14/14) = 2/100.
Add the two fractions together: (57/100) + (2/100) = 59/100.
Therefore, 57 1/7% as a fraction is 59/100.