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Fraction to Percentage Calculator

Easily convert any fraction into a percentage. Enter the numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number) to see the equivalent percentage.

Convert fractions to percentages

Quick Answer

A fraction is converted to a percentage by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying the result by 100.

Fraction to % Calculator

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How It Works

  1. Enter the top number (numerator).
  2. Enter the bottom number (denominator).
  3. Click 'Calculate' to convert to a percentage.

Formula:

Percentage = (Numerator ÷ Denominator) × 100

Converting Fractions

A fraction represents a part of a whole. A percentage represents a part of 100.

To convert, you simply perform the division indicated by the fraction bar (Numerator divided by Denominator) to get a decimal, then move the decimal point two places to the right (multiply by 100).

Examples

3/4

Result: 75%

1/5

Result: 20%

7/8

Result: 87.5%

1/2

Result: 50%

5/4

Result: 125%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can improper fractions exceed 100%?

Yes. If thenumerator is larger than the denominator (e.g., 5/4), the percentage will be greater than 100% (125%).

Are decimals exact?

Yes, this calculator performs exact division. For repeating decimals (like 1/3), it may round to a few decimal places.

Is simplification required?

No, you can enter unsimplified fractions (like 50/100) and it will calculate correctly (50%).

Does order matter?

Yes, Numerator/Denominator is different from Denominator/Numerator.

Is denominator ever zero?

No, you cannot divide by zero in mathematics.

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