SOLUTION: I saw this problem worked out : 104% = 1.04 = 104/100 = 26/25. My question is this: Why can 1.04 be converted to 104/100? It's the second step that confuses me.

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Question 513722: I saw this problem worked out :
104% = 1.04 = 104/100 = 26/25.
My question is this: Why can 1.04 be converted to 104/100? It's the second step that confuses me.

Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A number doesn't change if we multiply and divide it with the same number
for example 3=3*2/2 In our case 1.04=1.04*100/100=104/100.