1/5 as a Percent

When we convert a fraction, like 1/5 to a percent, we’re asking “What percentage is 1 of 5 ?” To figure this take the Part (1) divided by the Whole (5) x 100.

Part/Whole x 100 = ___ %

So we divide 1 by 5 and multiply by 100 to convert 1/5 to a percent. When we do that, we find that 1/5 is 20%. That means if you take 1/5 of something you are taking 20%.

Note that the fraction 1/5 is less than one so we should have a percentage less than 100%. This is a helpful way to check your work.

--- Steps to Change 1/5 to a Percentage—

1. Divide the numerator and denominator to get a decimal.
2. Multiply the fraction to get the percent value.

[sureshpatel]

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