Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

2. OPERATION EXPLANATION EXAMPLE
Converting a
decimal to a
percent
Move the
decimal point 2
places to the
right and add a
percent (%)
sign. If you
need to , add a
zero at the end
of the number
to get a second
decimal place.
0.123 = 12.3%

3. OPERATION EXPLANATION EXAMPLE
Converting a
percent to a
decimal
Move the
decimal point
2 places to the
left. If you
need to, put a
zero to the left
of the
number.
5% = 0.05

4. OPERATION EXPLANATION EXAMPLE
Converting a
fraction to a
decimal
Divide the
numerator by
the
denominator
using your
calculator.
Or find an
equivalent
fraction with a
denominator of
10, 100, or 1000
1
8
= 0.125
2
5
=
4
10
= 0.4
12
25
=
48
100
= 0.48

5. OPERATION EXPLANATION EXAMPLE
Converting a
percent to a
fraction
First, turn the
percent into a
decimal.
Then turn the
decimal into a
fraction by
putting it over
10, 100, or1000.
Simplify if you
can.
18% = 0.18
0.18 =
18
100
18
100
=
9
50