A percentage is a form of writing that represents an amount on |100.|
The fraction, therefore, will also be on |100| |\left(\dfrac{?}{100}\right).|
To convert a percentage into a fraction, I have to follow these steps.
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I write the number of the percentage as the fraction’s numerator.
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I write |100| as the denominator of the fraction.
Convert |43\ \%| into a fraction.
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|\dfrac{43}{?}| |
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|\dfrac{43}{100}| |
|43\ \%| becomes |\dfrac{43}{100}.|
Make sure to follow the instructions. Sometimes, the result must be expressed in its simplest form.
Read the Irreducible fractions concept sheet to learn how.
To convert a percentage into a decimal number, I have to follow these steps.
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I remove the percent symbol (%).
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I divide by |100.|
Convert |82\ \%| into a decimal number.
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|82| |
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|82 \div 100 = 0.82| |
|82\ \%| becomes |0.82.|
Convert |6\ \%| into a decimal number.
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|6| |
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|6 \div 100=0.06| |
|6\ \%| becomes |0.06.|
Convert |120\ \%| into a decimal number.
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|120| |
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|120 \div 100=1.2| |
|120\ \%| becomes |1.2.|