What is 24/28 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 24/28 into Percent.

24/28 as a percent is 85.71%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (24) by the denominator (28).

24 ÷ 28 ≈ 0.8571

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

0.8571 × 100 ≈ 85.71%

So, 24/28 as a percent is approximately 85.71%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

24 ÷ 28 ≈ 0.8571

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

0.8571 becomes 85.71.

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

The final result is approximately 85.71%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 24/28 is equal to x/100.

24/28 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

24 × 100 = 28 × x

2400 = 28x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 28 to solve for x.

x = 2400 ÷ 28 ≈ 85.71