Today we will look at converting fractions and percentages
Begin by looking at fractions and percentages on a number line.
Equivalent Fractions Practice
It is easy to turn a percentage into a fraction. Percentage means, 'Parts of 100' so 35% means 35/100
But we can simplify this fraction by dividing the top and bottom by 5
35/100 = 7=20
So 35% = 7/20
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