To convert the mixed number \( 88 \frac{8}{9}% \) into a fraction, follow these steps:
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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: \[ 88 \frac{8}{9} = \frac{88 \times 9 + 8}{9} = \frac{792 + 8}{9} = \frac{800}{9} \]
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Since this is a percentage, we need to express this as a fraction of 100: \[ \frac{800}{9} % = \frac{800}{9} \times \frac{1}{100} = \frac{800}{900} \]
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Simplify the fraction \(\frac{800}{900}\): \[ = \frac{800 \div 100}{900 \div 100} = \frac{8}{9} \]
So, \( 88 \frac{8}{9} % \) as a fraction is \(\frac{8}{9}\).