What is 15/36 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. This gives the equivalent percentage of the fraction.

Convert the Fraction 15/36 into Percent.

15/36 as a percent is 41.67%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (15) by the denominator (36).

15 ÷ 36 = 0.4167

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

0.4167 × 100 = 41.67%

So, 15/36 as a percent is 41.67%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: First, convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

15 ÷ 36 = 0.4167

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

0.4167 becomes 41.67.

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

The final result is 41.67%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 15/36 is equal to x/100.

15/36 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

15 × 100 = 36 × x

1500 = 36x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 36 to solve for x.

x = 1500 ÷ 36 = 41.67