How Do You Change A Fraction Into A Percentage?
Changing fractions into percentages is like riding a bike: once you learn how to do it, you’ll remember it forever. There are a few quick tips to learn to get you going and from there, you can really master the skill. Know what a fraction is. A fraction is an expression of a number. It has a numerator (the number on top) and a denominator (the number on the bottom). They are not by themselves percentages, but can easy be convereted into one with some simlpe mathematical skills. Multiply the fraction by 100 to get the percentage. For example, take the fraction 1/2. Multiply 1/2 by 100/1 and it equals 100/2. Divide 100 by 2 and it equals 50. The percentage that is equal to 1/2 is 50%. Find the lowest common denominator. Sometimes you will know the percentage of a fraction but you will not recognize it. For example, what percentage are the fractions 45/60, 96/768 and 140/560? They are the same as 3/4, 1/8 and 1/4: it’s just harder to see at first glance. To find the lowest common demonina
