How to Express a Percent as a Fraction

To express a percent as a fraction, you start by understanding that “percent” means “per hundred.” This means that any percentage can be converted into a fraction with a denominator of 100.

For example, if you have 25%, you can think of this as 25 per 100, which gives you the fraction:

25% = 25/100

Next, you can simplify the fraction if possible. In this case, both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 25:

25/100 = 1/4

So, 25% expressed as a fraction in its simplest form is 1/4.

In general, to convert any percent to a fraction, follow these steps:

1. Write the percent number over 100.
2. Simplify the fraction if possible by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).