Question

write 4.75% as a fraction in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert % to fraction

$4.75\% = \frac{4.75}{100}$

Step2: Eliminate decimal in numerator

Multiply numerator and denominator by 100: $\frac{4.75 \times 100}{100 \times 100} = \frac{475}{10000}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by GCD 25: $\frac{475 \div 25}{10000 \div 25} = \frac{19}{400}$

Answer:

$\frac{19}{400}$