26.2 percent as a fraction

How to convert 26.2 percent to fraction?

To convert the 26.2% as a fraction form simply divide the number by 100 and simplify the fraction by finding GCF. If given number is in decimal form then multiply numerator and denominator by 10^n and simplify it as much as possible.

How to write 26.2% as a fraction?

Follow these easy steps to convert 26.2% into fraction-

Given number is => 26.2

Write down the 26.2 in a percentage form like this:

26.2% = 26.2/100

Since, 26.2 is not a whole number, now we need multiply numerator and denominator by 10^n, n = decimal points in number. [n=1]

=> 26.2 × 10/100 × 10 = 262/1000

We also need to check to simplify the fraction.

Greatest common factor [GCF] of 262 and 1000

=> GCF(262,1000) = 2

=> 262 ÷ 2/1000 ÷ 2 = 131/500

Conclusion: 26.2% = 131/500

Therefore, the 26.2 percent as a fraction, final answer is 131/500.