6.25%
Convert the percentage to a fraction by placing the expression over 100. Percentage means ‘out of 100’.
6.25100
Convert the decimal number to a fraction by shifting the decimal point in both the numerator and denominator. Since there are 2 numbers to the right of the decimal point, move the decimal point 2 places to the right.
62510000
Factor 625 out of 625.
625(1)10000
Cancel the common factors.
Factor 625 out of 10000.
625⋅1625⋅16
Cancel the common factor.
625⋅1625⋅16
Rewrite the expression.
116
116
116
Convert to a Fraction 6.25%