Question

write 2.8% as a fraction in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert % to fraction

$2.8\% = \frac{2.8}{100}$

Step2: Eliminate decimal in numerator

Multiply numerator and denominator by 10: $\frac{2.8 \times 10}{100 \times 10} = \frac{28}{1000}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by their GCD (4): $\frac{28 \div 4}{1000 \div 4} = \frac{7}{250}$

Answer:

$\frac{7}{250}$