The problem asks to convert the percentage $55\%$ into a fraction in simplest form. We are given that $55\%$ is equal to $0.55$ as a decimal.
2025/4/18
1. Problem Description
The problem asks to convert the percentage into a fraction in simplest form. We are given that is equal to as a decimal.
2. Solution Steps
First, we can express as a fraction by dividing by 100:
Now, we need to simplify this fraction. Both the numerator and denominator are divisible by
5. $\frac{55}{100} = \frac{55 \div 5}{100 \div 5} = \frac{11}{20}$
Since 11 is a prime number and 20 is not divisible by 11, the fraction is in simplest form.