Converting between Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Part of the Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Being able to convert fractions, decimals, and percents to their different equivalencies can be of real value when you’re working math or pre-algebra problems. For a quick reference on a range of conversions, consult the following table:
| Fraction | Decimal | Percent | Fraction | Decimal | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1⁄100 | 0.01 | 1% | 3⁄5 | 0.6 | 60% |
| 1⁄20 | 0.05 | 5% | 7⁄10 | 0.7 | 70% |
| 1⁄10 | 0.1 | 10% | 3⁄4 | 0.75 | 75% |
| 1⁄5 | 0.2 | 20% | 4⁄5 | 0.8 | 80% |
| 1⁄4 | 0.25 | 25% | 9⁄10 | 0.9 | 90% |
| 3⁄10 | 0.3 | 30% | 1 | 1.0 | 100% |
| 2⁄5 | 0.4 | 40% | 2 | 2.0 | 200% |
| 1⁄2 | 0.5 | 50% | 10 | 10.0 | 1,000% |
