Question

write 42% as a fraction in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert % to fraction

$42\% = \frac{42}{100}$

Step2: Simplify the fraction

Find GCD of 42 and 100: $\gcd(42,100)=2$. Divide numerator and denominator by 2: $\frac{42\div2}{100\div2}=\frac{21}{50}$

Answer:

$\frac{21}{50}$