Fraction to Percent Calculator
Convert 5/7 to Percentage
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71.43%
How to Convert Fractions to Percentages
Step 1: Understanding the Basics
A fraction represents a part of a whole, while a percentage represents parts per hundred. To convert between them, we need to express the fraction as parts per hundred.
Step 2: The Conversion Formula
To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100. For example, with 5/7:
(5 ÷ 7) × 100 = 71.43%
Step 3: Working with Decimals
Some fractions will result in repeating decimals. In these cases, it's common to round to 2 decimal places for percentages. The fraction 5/7 gives us 0.7142857... which we round to 71.43%.