1/8 as a Percentage

Answer

The answer for 1/8 as a percentage is 12.5%.

Explanation

Converting a fraction to a percentage is a simple task for students and can be done by following these steps.

Step 1: Begin by dividing the numerator by the denominator to convert the fraction into a decimal. Here, 1 ÷ 8 = 0.125.

Step 2: To convert the decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal number by 100. 0.125 × 100 = 12.5%

Thus, 1/8 can be expressed as 12.5% when converted to a percentage.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
   
• Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and 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.