Question

What is the decimal and percent of 258/300

Answer 1

You can narrow down 258/300 to 43/50 by dividing both sides by 6 to make it easier. Now, if you divide 43 by 50 you should get a decimal of .86, which is also 86%. 

Answer 2

take 258/300 and simplify to 43/50. now divide 43 and 50 and you get decimal .86, and then you multiply the decimal by 100, and you get the percentage, which in this case is 86%.