What is 25 percent as a fraction?

Hey, math explorers! Did you know that percentages and fractions are like secret codes for understanding parts of things? Converting 25 percent into a fraction might sound like a puzzle, but we're here to solve it together!

Answer: 25% as a fraction is 1/4

Method: To convert 25% to a fraction, follow these steps.

Step 1: 

Remove the percent symbol and write the percentage as a fraction with a denominator of 100.

25% = 25/100

Step 2: 

Simplify the fraction, if possible.

In this case, both 25 and 100 can be divided by 0.25:

Fraction after simplification = 1/4

So, 25% as a fraction is 1/4.

In summary, to convert a percentage to a fraction, divide the percentage value by 100 and then simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you work with these conversions, the more comfortable you'll become with the process.

Number and Quantity (HSN-Q) Common Core Standards and Grades

• Grade 6 Ratios and Proportional Relationships (6.RP)
• Grade 7 Ratios and Proportional Relationships (7.RP)
• Grade 8 The Number System (8.NS)
• High School Functions (HSF)