What is 1/60 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. This gives the equivalent percentage of the fraction.

Convert the Fraction 1/60 into Percent.

1/60 as a percent is 1.67%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

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

1 ÷ 60 = 0.01667

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

0.01667 × 100 = 1.67%

So, 1/60 as a percent is 1.67%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

1 ÷ 60 = 0.01667

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

0.01667 becomes 1.67.

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

The final result is 1.67%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

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

1/60 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

1 × 100 = 60 × x

100 = 60x

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

x = 100 ÷ 60 = 1.67