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10 out of 60 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be expressed in various forms, including percentages. A percentage represents a part of a whole divided into 100 parts. It is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. For example, when calculating what 10 out of 60 represents as a percentage, you are determining how much of the whole 60 is represented by 10.

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What is 10 out of 60 as a Percentage?

10 out of 60 as a percentage

Answer

 

The answer for 10 out of 60 as a percentage is approximately 16.67%.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a fraction to a percentage is straightforward and can be done by following these steps.

 

Step 1: First, express the given numbers as a fraction. Here, 10 is the numerator, and 60 is the denominator, making the fraction 10/60.

 

Step 2: To convert a fraction to a percentage, multiply the fraction by 100. (10/60) × 100 = 1000/60

 

Step 3: Simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), if necessary. The GCD of 1000 and 60 is 20. 1000/60 = 16.67 (rounded to two decimal places)

 

Thus, 10 out of 60 is approximately 16.67% when expressed as a percentage.

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Important Glossaries for 10 out of 60 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100.
     
  • Fraction: A numerical representation indicating the division of a whole into parts, expressed as p/q.
     
  • Numerator: The top number of a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.
     
  • Denominator: The bottom number of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts.
     
  • Greatest Common Divisor (GCD): The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.
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