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59/60 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types, and percentages are one of these categories. A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted using the percent sign (%). For example, to convert a fraction like 59/60 into a percentage, we multiply by 100 to see how many parts out of 100 it represents. In this article, we will learn how to convert the fraction 59/60 into a percentage.

59/60 as a Percentage for Qatari Students
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What is 59/60 as a Percentage?

59/60 as a percentage

Answer

 

The answer for 59/60 as a percentage is approximately 98.33%.

 

Explanation

 

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

 

Step 1: To convert the fraction 59/60 to a percentage, you first divide the numerator by the denominator. 59 ÷ 60 ≈ 0.9833

 

Step 2: Multiply the result from step 1 by 100 to convert it into a percentage. 0.9833 × 100 ≈ 98.33

 

Thus, 59/60 can be written as approximately 98.33%.

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Important Glossaries for 59/60 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.
     
  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, expressed as p/q.
     
  • 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 expressed in the base ten system, which includes a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.
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