Converting fractions, decimals, and percents
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Converting Fractions, Decimals, and percents
OPERATIONEXPLANATIONEXAMPLEConverting a decimal to a percent
Move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a percent (%) sign. If you need to , add a zero at the end of the number to get a second decimal place.0.123 = 12.3%
OPERATIONEXPLANATIONEXAMPLEConverting a percent to a decimal
Move the decimal point 2 places to the left. If you need to, put a zero to the left of the number.5% = 0.05
OPERATIONEXPLANATIONEXAMPLEConverting a fraction to a decimal
Divide the numerator by the denominator using your calculator. Or find an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, or 1000
OPERATIONEXPLANATIONEXAMPLEConverting a percent to a fraction
First, turn the percent into a decimal.Then turn the decimal into a fraction by putting it over 10, 100, or1000.Simplify if you can.18% = 0.18