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Last updated on August 5, 2025

5/18 as a Percentage

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often denoted using the percent sign, %. For example, percentages are used to describe proportions, where 50% represents half of something. We are going to learn how to convert a fraction to a percentage.

5/18 as a Percentage for US Students
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What is 5/18 as a Percentage?

5/18 as a percentage

 

Answer

 

The answer for 5/18 as a percentage is approximately 27.78%.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a fraction to a percentage can be done easily. 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 5 by 18: 5 ÷ 18 ≈ 0.2778

 

Step 2: To convert the decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.2778 × 100 ≈ 27.78

 

Thus, 5/18 can be expressed as approximately 27.78%.

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Important Glossaries for 5/18 as a Percentage

  • Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100.

 

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

 

  • 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 may include a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
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