Converting Fractions, Decimals And Percentages Page 2

Alternatively, just count the number of digits after the decimal

point, each one represents a multiple of 10 that should appear as the

denominator, e.g.

12.53

there are 2 digits after the decimal point so

the denominator will be 100 and the fraction will be

note whole numbers remain unchanged.

100

Converting Decimals to percentages

To convert a decimal to a percentage just multiply by 100

0.35 x 100 = 35%

0.5 x 100 = 50%

Converting Percentages to Fractions

Percent means out of 100, to convert a percentage place the

percentage over 100. It may be possible to reduce the fraction

30% = 30 = 3

100

75% = 75 = 3

100

Converting Percentages to Decimals

To convert a percentage to a decimal start by changing to a fraction

then multiply by 100.

30% = 3 =

100

3 x 100 = 0.3

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