Pre Algebra, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
An example of converting a fraction to a decimal and then a percentage.
4/5
is a fraction
Convert the fraction to a decimal by
dividing the top by the bottom,4
divided by 5=.80
To convert to percentage, (%), multiply the decimal by 100= 80%
Try this one, 2/3. work it out and then scroll down.
The answer is:
2 divided by 3, (divide the top by the bottom) =.66 which repeats, multiply by 100 for the precent, 66%
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