Kim J.

asked • 01/20/16

How do you write 50% as a fraction , mixed number, or whole number in simplest form

How do you write 50% as a fraction, mixed number, or a whole number in simplest form?

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Philip P. answered • 01/20/16

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The term "per cent" literally means "out of 100", so 50% means 50 out of 100:
 
50% = 50/100 = 1/2 = 0.5
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Bri-Ana W.

i am sorry but you forgot to do a mixed number. not being rude i am only 13
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04/26/21

Philip P.

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A mixed number is a whole number plus a fraction. Since 50% is less than one (1/2 or 0.5), it cannot be expressed as a mixed number.
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i need help with my hw
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it 50/100
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