Question

convert 51.9% to a fraction in simplest form and a decimal. answer attempt 1 out of 2 fraction: decimal (edit the repeating and non - repeating part): 0.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert % to fraction

$51.9\% = \frac{51.9}{100}$

Step2: Eliminate decimal in numerator

$\frac{51.9 \times 10}{100 \times 10} = \frac{519}{1000}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

519 and 1000 share no common factors other than 1, so the fraction is already in simplest form.

Step4: Convert % to decimal

Divide 51.9 by 100: $51.9 \div 100 = 0.519$

Answer:

Fraction: $\frac{519}{1000}$
Decimal: 0.519