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21/27 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fractions and percentages are among these types. A fraction is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often denoted using the percent sign, %. For example, 50% represents 50 out of 100, or half. In this guide, we will learn how to convert a fraction to a percentage using the example 21/27.

21/27 as a Percentage for Canadian Students
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What is 21/27 as a Percentage?

21/27 as a percentageAnswer

The answer for 21/27 as a percentage is approximately 77.78%.

 

Explanation

Converting a fraction to a percentage is straightforward. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: First, divide the numerator by the denominator to convert the fraction to a decimal. For 21/27, divide 21 by 27. 21 ÷ 27 = 0.7778 (rounded to four decimal places).

 

Step 2: To convert the decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100. 0.7778 × 100 = 77.78

 

Therefore, 21/27 as a percentage is approximately 77.78%.

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Important Glossaries for 21/27 as a Percentage

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole, often expressed as p/q.

 

  • Percentage: A number or ratio expressed as a fraction 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 uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
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