How do you calculate the overall percentage conversion for a multi-step reaction?

To find the overall percentage conversion for a multi-step reaction, we multiply the percentage conversions (expressed as decimals) of each individual step.

Step 1: Identify the given conversions.
The percentage conversion for Step 1 is 72%.
The percentage conversion for Step 2 is 25%.

Step 2: Convert percentages to decimals.
Conversion for Step 1 = $\frac{72}{100} = 0.72$
Conversion for Step 2 = $\frac{25}{100} = 0.25$

Step 3: Calculate the overall conversion.
The overall conversion is the product of the individual conversions.

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