When we convert a fraction, like 3/5 to a percent, we’re asking “What percentage is 3 of 5 ?”
To figure this take the Part (3) divided by the Whole (5) x 100.
Part/Whole x 100 = ___ %
So we divide 3 by 5 and multiply by 100 to convert 3/5 to a percent. When we do that, we find that 3/5 is 60%. That means if you take 3/5 of something you are taking 60%.
Note that the fraction 3/5 is less than one so we should have a percentage less than 100%. This is a helpful way to check your work.
--- Steps to Change 3/5 to a Percentage—
1. Divide the numerator and denominator to get a decimal.
2. Multiply the fraction to get the percent value.
3/5 As A Percent For Country: United States. City: Arlington, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Philadelphia, Thousand Oaks
