Question

write 32.5% as a fraction in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert % to fraction

$32.5\% = \frac{32.5}{100}$

Step2: Eliminate decimal in numerator

Multiply numerator and denominator by 10: $\frac{32.5 \times 10}{100 \times 10} = \frac{325}{1000}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by GCD 25: $\frac{325 \div 25}{1000 \div 25} = \frac{13}{40}$

Answer:

$\frac{13}{40}$