What is 15/45 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 15/45 into Percent.

15/45 as a percent is 33.33%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (15) by the denominator (45).

15 ÷ 45 = 0.3333

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

0.3333 × 100 = 33.33%

So, 15/45 as a percent is 33.33%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

15 ÷ 45 = 0.3333

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

0.3333 becomes 33.33.

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

The final result is 33.33%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 15/45 is equal to x/100.

15/45 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

15 × 100 = 45 × x

1500 = 45x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 45 to solve for x.

x = 1500 ÷ 45 = 33.33