Express  8.25%8.25%  as a fraction in its simplest form.

To express \( 8.25\% \) as a fraction, follow these steps:

1. **Convert the percentage to a decimal:**

\[
8.25\% = \frac{8.25}{100} = 0.0825
\]

2. **Express the decimal as a fraction:**

\[
0.0825 = \frac{825}{10000}
\]

3. **Simplify the fraction:**
   The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 825 and 10,000 is 25, so divide both the numerator and the denominator by 25:

\[
\frac{825}{10000} = \frac{825 \div 25}{10000 \div 25} = \frac{33}{400}
\]

Thus, \( 8.25\% \) as a fraction in its simplest form is:

\[
\frac{33}{400}
\]

Would you like more details on simplifying fractions, or do you have any questions?

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do you convert any percentage to a fraction?
2. What is the decimal equivalent of \( 33/400 \)?
3. Can you express \( 12.5\% \) as a fraction?
4. How do you find the GCD of two numbers?
5. What is the process to convert a fraction to a percentage?

**Tip:** Always reduce a fraction by finding the GCD to simplify it into its lowest terms.

Express 8.25% as a fraction in its simplest form.

This guide shows you how to convert 8.25% to a fraction step-by-step. Learn how to express percentages as decimals, convert decimals into fractions, and simplify the result using the greatest common divisor. Perfect for students in Grades 6-8.

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