What is 12/5 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 12/5 into Percent.

12/5 as a percent is 240%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (12) by the denominator (5).

12 ÷ 5 = 2.4

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

2.4 × 100 = 240%

So, 12/5 as a percent is 240%.

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 ÷ 5 = 2.4

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

2.4 becomes 240.

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

The final result is 240%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 12/5 is equal to x/100.

12/5 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

12 × 100 = 5 × x

1200 = 5x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 5 to solve for x.

x = 1200 ÷ 5 = 240