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Lesson 2

Converting to Percentages

Learn to convert fractions and decimals to percentages.

  • beginner

Formula

Decimal × 100 = Percentage

📚 Converting to Percentages

You can convert both fractions and decimals to percentages.

From Decimal to Percentage:

Decimal × 100 = Percentage

Example:

0.75 × 100 = 75%

0.05 × 100 = 5%

From Fraction to Percentage:

(Numerator ÷ Denominator) × 100 = Percentage

Example:

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

1/5 = (1 ÷ 5) × 100 = 0.2 × 100 = 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a fraction to a percentage?

Divide the top number by the bottom number and multiply by 100: 3/4 = 0.75, which is 75%.

How do I convert a decimal to a percentage?

Multiply by 100, or move the decimal point two places to the right: 0.6 becomes 60% and 0.125 becomes 12.5%.

Practice

Work each one out, then check yourself.

  1. Convert 0.45 to a percentage:

    Hint: Multiply 0.45 by 100

    Show answer

    45

  2. Convert 1/4 to a percentage:

    Hint: First divide 1 by 4, then multiply by 100

    Show answer

    25

Final Quiz

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Test what you learned. Pick the correct answer for each question.

  1. Convert 0.35 to a percentage.

    Convert 0.35 to a percentage.

  2. Convert 3/5 to a percentage.

    Convert 3/5 to a percentage.

  3. Convert 1.25 to a percentage.

    Convert 1.25 to a percentage.