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Fraction to Percent

Convert fractions to percentages. Learn how to change any fraction into a percent.

Convert any fraction to a percentage. Divide the numerator by the denominator, then multiply by 100 to get the percent value.

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How to Use

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  1. Enter the numerator (top number)
  2. Enter the denominator (bottom number)
  3. Click "Convert to Percent"
  4. View the percentage and step-by-step solution
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What is Fraction to Percent?

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Converting a fraction to a percentage means expressing the fraction as a number out of 100. For example, 1/4 equals 25% because 1 divided by 4 is 0.25, and 0.25 times 100 is 25%.

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Formula

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Formula:

Percentage = (Numerator ÷ Denominator) × 100

Example: 3/4 = (3 ÷ 4) × 100 = 0.75 × 100 = 75%

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Examples

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  • 1/2 = 50%
  • 1/4 = 25%
  • 3/4 = 75%
  • 1/3 ≈ 33.33%
  • 2/5 = 40%
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FAQ

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Why do some fractions give repeating decimals?expand_more
When the denominator has prime factors other than 2 or 5, the decimal representation will be repeating. For example, 1/3 = 33.333...% because 3 is not a factor of 10.
Can a percentage be greater than 100%?expand_more
Yes! If the numerator is larger than the denominator (improper fraction), the percentage will be greater than 100%. For example, 5/4 = 125%.
How do I convert a mixed number to percent?expand_more
First convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then divide and multiply by 100. For example, 1½ = 3/2 = 1.5 = 150%.