To convert 15% to a fraction, follow these steps:

1. **Write 15% as a fraction over 100:**

   \[
   15\% = \frac{15}{100}
   \]

2. **Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15 and 100, which is 5:**

   - Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 5:

   \[
   \frac{15 \div 5}{100 \div 5} = \frac{3}{20}
   \]

So, 15% as a simplified fraction is:

\[
\frac{3}{20}
\]

Would you like to know more about converting percentages to fractions or have any other questions?

### Related Questions:
1. How do you convert 25% to a fraction?
2. What is 7.5% as a fraction?
3. How do you convert fractions back into percentages?
4. What is the decimal form of \(\frac{3}{20}\)?
5. How do you simplify fractions?

### Tip:
Always simplify fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Learn how to convert 15% to a simplified fraction in this step-by-step guide. Understand the process of writing percentages as fractions and simplifying using the greatest common divisor (GCD). Perfect for students in Grades 5-7.

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