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2 years ago

5% equals what fraction, in lowest terms?

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Sveta_85 [38]2 years ago

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Answer:

5% equals 5/100 which is 1/20 in lowest terms.

Step-by-step explanation:

5% is basically equivalent to 5/100. 5/100 in lowest terms is 1/20 since you divide the numerator and denominator by 5.

I hope this helps, have a nice day.

Dvinal [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

1/20

Step-by-step explanation:

According to G0ogle 5 percent equals 1/20 in lowest terms.

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