To convert a fraction to a percent, first convert it to an improper fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, then multiply by 100.
Convert the Fraction 1 9/20 into Percent
Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly
Step 1: Convert 1 9/20 into an improper fraction: (1 × 20) + 9 = 29/20.
Step 2: Divide the numerator (29) by the denominator (20).
29 ÷ 20 = 1.45
Step 3: Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage.
1.45 × 100 = 145%
So, 1 9/20 as a percent is 145%.
Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent
Step 1: Convert 1 9/20 to a decimal by first converting it to an improper fraction.
29 ÷ 20 = 1.45
Step 2: Move the decimal two places to the right to get the percentage.
1.45 becomes 145.
Step 3: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.
The final result is 145%.
Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent
Step 1: Set up a proportion where 29/20 equals x/100.
29/20 = x/100
Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.
29 × 100 = 20 × x
2900 = 20x
Step 3: Divide both sides by 20 to solve for x.
x = 2900 ÷ 20 = 145
So, 1 9/20 as a percent is 145%.
Fraction to Percent Conversion Table
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