How do you write 40% as a fraction?

To convert 40% into a fraction, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Understand the Percentage

Percent means "per hundred." So, 40% can be expressed as:

40% = 40 out of 100

Step 2: Write it as a Fraction

This gives us the fraction:

40/100

Step 3: Simplify the Fraction

Next, we can simplify this fraction. Both the numerator (40) and the denominator (100) can be divided by their greatest common divisor, which is 20:

• 40 ÷ 20 = 2
• 100 ÷ 20 = 5

Final Result

After simplification, the fraction becomes:

2/5

So, 40% as a fraction is 2/5.