Question

1/2 as a decimal and as a percentage

Answer 1

Here is your fraction:

$\frac{1}{2}$

You need to change it into:

• A decimal
• A percentage

DECIMAL

Let's start with decimal. To change a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator(number on the top of a fraction) by the denominator(number in the bottom of a fraction). In this fraction, the numerator is 1 and the denominator is 2. That means you need to divide 1 by 2.

Divide:

$1 \div 2 = 0.5$

Your answer as a decimal is 0.5

PERCENTAGE

To change a fraction into a percentage, it's easier to have the decimal form. We have already found the decimal form, which is 0.5. Now, all you need to do is move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a percent sign.

First move the decimal point 2 places to the right:

$0.5 \rightarrow 50$

Now add the percent sign:

$50 \rightarrow 50 \%$

Your answer as a percent sign is 50%

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Decimal: 0.5

Percent: 50%

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Remember:

Fraction to decimal → Divide the numerator(number on the top of a fraction) by the denominator(number in the bottom of  fraction)

Fraction to percentage → Find the decimal form. Then move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a percent sign.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments! :)