Convert 1/9 to Percentage
1/9
=
11.1111...
percent
/
How to Convert 1/9 to a Percentage
Step-by-Step Solution:
- Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 9 = 0.111111...
- Multiply the result by 100: 0.111111... × 100 = 11.1111...%
Understanding Repeating Decimals
When converting 1/9 to a percentage, we get a repeating decimal. The number 11.1111...% has the digit 1 repeating infinitely. This is a common occurrence when working with fractions where the denominator has factors other than 2 and 5.
Quick Tips
- • For quick mental math, 1/9 is slightly more than 11%
- • The decimal repeats forever, but 11.11% is usually precise enough
- • This fraction appears often in problems involving nine equal parts