Question

How do I convert the decimal 0.72 to a percentage and fraction?

Answer 1

To convert the decimal 0.72 to a percentage and a fraction, you can follow these steps:

### 1. Converting to a Percentage:
To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply it by 100 and add the percent sign (%).

\[
0.72 \times 100 = 72\%
\]

So, 0.72 is equal to **72%**.

### 2. Converting to a Fraction:
To convert the decimal to a fraction, you can write it as:

\[
\frac{72}{100}
\]

Next, simplify the fraction. Both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 4.

\[
\frac{72 \div 4}{100 \div 4} = \frac{18}{25}
\]

Thus, the decimal 0.72 can be expressed as the fraction **\(\frac{18}{25}\)**.

### Summary:
- **Percentage**: 72%
- **Fraction**: \(\frac{18}{25}\)