How to Convert an Improper Fraction to Percent

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Use a calculator to divide the numerator by the denominator.

   The numerator is the top number, and the denominator is the bottom number.
   
   It is best to use a calculator, because depending on the fraction, you might end up with a number that has many decimal places.
   
   Completing this calculation converts the fraction to a decimal.
   
   Note that, because you have an improper fraction, the denominator will divide into the numerator at least 1 whole time.
   
   That means that your decimal will be greater than
   1.
   
   It also means that your percent will be greater than 100%.
   
   For example, if you are converting 138{\displaystyle {\frac {13}{8}}}, you would calculate 13÷8=1.625{\displaystyle 13\div 8=1.625}.
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   Step 2: Multiply the decimal by 100.

   You can do this with a calculator, but an easy way to do this in your head is to simply move the decimal point two places to the right.For example,
   1.625×100=162.5{\displaystyle
   1.625\times 100=162.5}. , Until you add a percent sign, your number still reads like a decimal, even though it no longer is.
   
   So, add your percent sign to avoid confusion.
   
   The percent sign comes after the number.
   
   For example,
   162.5%{\displaystyle
   162.5\%}.
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   Step 3: Add a percent sign.

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