To convert a percentage to a fraction, we follow a straightforward process. In this case, we want to change 66.23% into a fraction.
1. First, recognize that percentages are based on 100. Therefore, we can express 66.23% as:
66.23% = 66.23 / 100
2. To eliminate the decimal point in 66.23, we can multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 100. This results in:
66.23 / 100 = 6623 / 10000
So, the fraction form of 66.23% is 6623/10000. To ensure this fraction is in its simplest form, we check for any common factors between 6623 and 10000. In this case, 6623 is a prime number and does not share any factors with 10000, which means:
6623 / 10000 is already in its simplest form.
In summary, 66.23% as a fraction is 6623/10000.