What is 12/42 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 12/42 into Percent.

12/42 as a percent is 28.57%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (12) by the denominator (42).

12 ÷ 42 ≈ 0.2857

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

0.2857 × 100 ≈ 28.57%

So, 12/42 as a percent is approximately 28.57%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

12 ÷ 42 ≈ 0.2857

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

0.2857 becomes 28.57.

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

The final result is approximately 28.57%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 12/42 is equal to x/100.

12/42 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

12 × 100 = 42 × x

1200 = 42x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 42 to solve for x.

x = 1200 ÷ 42 ≈ 28.57