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5/17 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A percentage is one of its kinds. It is always represented as a fraction of 100. A percentage represents a part per hundred. Fractions represent parts of a whole. For example, 1/2, the numbers in percentage are expressed with a percent sign (%), For example, 75%, we are going to learn how to convert a fraction to a percentage.

5/17 as a Percentage for Australian Students
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What is 5/17 as a Percentage?

5/17 as a percentage

Answer:

 

The answer for 5/17 as a percentage will be approximately 29.41%.

 

Explanation:

 

Converting a fraction to a percentage is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the decimal value. Here, divide 5 by 17. 5 ÷ 17 ≈ 0.2941

 

Step 2: To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply it by 100. 0.2941 × 100 ≈ 29.41

 

Thus, 5/17 can be written as approximately 29.41%.

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Important Glossaries for 5/17 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A numerical representation of a fraction out of 100, denoted by the percent sign (%).

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

 

  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.

 

  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
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