How do you turn an improper fraction into a percent?

Answer 1

Please excuse my past self for my bad english skills, but I have edited my mistakes and included a few more tips along with the basic structures.

You can easily change an improper fraction into a percent, the steps are very simple to follow: Divide the numerator by the denominator, multiply that by 100, and convert the decimal point into a %.

Example:The fraction in this example is 5/4 with 5 as the numerator and 4 as the denominator.

First, divide the numerator by the denominator.

(5/4) = 1.25

Move the original decimal two digits to the right.

1.25 -> 125.

After that is done, simply turn the decimal into a percentage .

125. -> 125%

Done!

Or if you'd rather view this example the quicker way...

Fraction: 5/4

5 divided by 4 = 1.25

Move the decimal two digits to the right, it will then become a %.

More specifically, 125%

On the other hand, for decimals with longer digits after the point, you would keep the decimal and also add a percentage sign at the end of the number, no matter how bizarre the new value may look.

Example:

Number: 4.375

Move the decimal two digits to the right.

4.375 -> 437.5

Change the decimal point into a percent sign.

437.5%

This should clear up any mishaps and misunderstandings, but it's always healthy to ask questions.