A fraction is a numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole. It consists of two parts: the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 3/4, 3 is the numerator and 4 is the denominator.
To convert a fraction to a percentage, we follow these steps:
The general formula for converting a fraction to a percentage is:
Where:
Let's convert 3/4 to a percentage:
Let's visualize 3/4 as a percentage:
This diagram shows 3/4 (or 75%) of a circle filled, representing the fraction visually.
Improper fractions (where the numerator is greater than the denominator) can also be converted to percentages. For example:
These represent values greater than 100% or the whole.
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