39/40 as a Percentage

Answer

The answer for 39/40 as a percentage is 97.5%.

Explanation

Converting a fraction to a percentage is a straightforward task. Follow the steps below to find the answer.

Step 1: To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator. Here, divide 39 by 40. 39 ÷ 40 = 0.975

Step 2: To convert the decimal to a percentage, multiply the result by 100. 0.975 × 100 = 97.5%

Thus, 39/40 can be expressed as 97.5% in percentage form.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity representing a part of a whole, expressed as a ratio of two numbers.
   
• Percentage: A fraction expressed as a part of 100, denoted by the percent sign (%).
   
• 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 represents a fraction in base ten, often used for percentages and other calculations.