What is 13/5 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 13/5 into Percent.

13/5 as a percent is 260%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (13) by the denominator (5).

13 ÷ 5 = 2.6

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

2.6 × 100 = 260%

So, 13/5 as a percent is 260%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

13 ÷ 5 = 2.6

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

2.6 becomes 260.

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

The final result is 260%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 13/5 is equal to x/100.

13/5 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

13 × 100 = 5 × x

1300 = 5x

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

x = 1300 ÷ 5 = 260