What is 5/60 as a percent?

To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, then multiply the result by 100 to find the percentage equivalent of the fraction.

Convert the Fraction 5/60 into Percent.

5/60 as a percent is 8.33%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (5) by the denominator (60).

5 ÷ 60 = 0.0833

Step 2: Multiply the result by 100 to convert to a percentage.

0.0833 × 100 = 8.33%

So, 5/60 as a percent is 8.33%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

5 ÷ 60 = 0.0833

Step 2: Move the decimal point two places to the right to get the percentage.

0.0833 becomes 8.33.

Step 3: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.

The final result is 8.33%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 5/60 is equal to x/100.

5/60 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

5 × 100 = 60 × x

500 = 60x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 60 to solve for x.

x = 500 ÷ 60 = 8.33