The problem asks us to write $40\%$ as a fraction in simplest form.

1. Problem Description

The problem asks us to write $40\%$ as a fraction in simplest form.

2. Solution Steps

First, convert the percentage to a fraction by dividing by

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0. $40\% = \frac{40}{100}$

Now, simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 40 and 100 is

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0. $\frac{40}{100} = \frac{40 \div 20}{100 \div 20} = \frac{2}{5}$

3. Final Answer

$\frac{2}{5}$