answersLogoWhite

0

27.5 % = 0.275 or 275/1000

275 = 5 * 5 * 11 (prime factors)

1000 = 5 * 5 * 5 * 2 * 2 * 2 (prime factors)

The (5 * 5) is common so you have:

(5 * 5) * 11

-------------------

(5 * 5) * 5 * 2 * 2 * 2

= 11 / ( 5 * 2 * 2 * 2) = 11/40 (fraction)

divide 11 by 40 to check that it equals 0.275

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

LaoLao
The path is yours to walk; I am only here to hold up a mirror.
Chat with Lao
RossRoss
Every question is just a happy little opportunity.
Chat with Ross
EzraEzra
Faith is not about having all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions.
Chat with Ezra

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do you convert 27.5 percent in fraction?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp