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17/36 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Percentages are one of these types, representing a fraction of 100. A percentage is always represented in the form of a number followed by the percent sign (%). For example, 50% represents 50 out of 100. In this example, we are going to learn how to convert a fraction to a percentage.

17/36 as a Percentage for Canadian Students
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What is 17/36 as a Percentage?

17/36 as a percentage

 

 

Answer

The answer for 17/36 as a percentage is approximately 47.22%.

 

Explanation

Converting a fraction to a percentage involves a few simple steps. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal. Here, divide 17 by 36. 17 ÷ 36 = 0.4722 (rounded to four decimal places)

 

Step 2: To convert the resulting decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100. 0.4722 × 100 = 47.22%

 

Thus, 17/36 can be written as approximately 47.22% when expressed as a percentage.

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Important Glossaries for 17/36 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A fraction expressed as a part of 100, represented by the percent sign (%).

 

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

 

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

 

  • 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.
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