What is 2/24 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 2/24 into Percent.

2/24 as a percent is 8.33%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (24).

2 ÷ 24 = 0.0833

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

0.0833 × 100 = 8.33%

So, 2/24 as a percent is 8.33%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: First, convert the fraction 2/24 to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

2 ÷ 24 = 0.0833

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

0.0833 becomes 8.33.

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

The final result is 8.33%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 2/24 is equal to x/100.

2/24 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

2 × 100 = 24 × x

200 = 24x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 24 to solve for x.

x = 200 ÷ 24 = 8.33