12 out of 24 as a Percentage

Answer

The answer for 12 out of 24 as a percentage is 50%.

Explanation

Converting a fraction to a percentage can be done easily by following a few steps. Here is how you can do it:

Step 1: Start with the fraction, which is 12/24.

Step 2: Simplify the fraction by finding the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) of 12 and 24, which is 12. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 12. 12/24 = 1/2

Step 3: Convert the simplified fraction to a percentage by multiplying by 100. (1/2) × 100 = 50%

Thus, 12 out of 24 can be expressed as a percentage: 50%.

• Percentage: A way of expressing a number as a part of 100, shown by the symbol %.
   
• Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, written in the form p/q.
   
• Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating the number of parts being considered.
   
• Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts.
   
• Greatest Common Divisor (GCD): The largest positive integer that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.