Question

How do you write 13% as a fraction?

Answer 1

`13/100`

Explanation:

Percent literally means "Out of 100"

Answer 2

Using the lowest common denominator: `13/100`

Explanation:

As a fun fact, the term 'percent' has its roots in Latin, meaning 'for each hundred' (per meaning 'for each' and cent is 100). If we translate this, our fraction is nearly complete:

13 for each 100, or 13 in every 100.

As a fraction, that would be `13/100`. Additionally, because 13 is a prime number, we cannot reduce the fraction any more, so the final fraction is `color(red)(13/100)`

Answer 3

`13/100`

Explanation:

Any percentage can be written as a fraction by dividing it by `100%`. Because you can't reduce `13/100` any more than it is, `13/100` is your answer.

`(13%)/(100%) = 13/100`