What is 1/36 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 1/36 into Percent.

1/36 as a percent is 2.78%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

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

1 ÷ 36 = 0.0278

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

0.0278 × 100 = 2.78%

So, 1/36 as a percent is 2.78%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

1 ÷ 36 = 0.0278

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

0.0278 becomes 2.78.

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

The final result is 2.78%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

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

1/36 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

1 × 100 = 36 × x

100 = 36x

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

x = 100 ÷ 36 = 2.78