88% as a fraction in simplest form

Answer 1

To convert 88% to a fraction, you can follow these steps:

1. Write the percentage as a fraction: \[ 88% = \frac{88}{100} \]

2. Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 88 and 100. The GCD of 88 and 100 is 4.

3. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD: \[ \frac{88 \div 4}{100 \div 4} = \frac{22}{25} \]

Therefore, 88% as a fraction in simplest form is \(\frac{22}{25}\).