What is 26/35 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 26/35 into Percent.

26/35 as a percent is 74.29%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (26) by the denominator (35).

26 ÷ 35 = 0.7429

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

0.7429 × 100 = 74.29%

So, 26/35 as a percent is 74.29%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

26 ÷ 35 = 0.7429

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

0.7429 becomes 74.29.

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

The final result is 74.29%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 26/35 is equal to x/100.

26/35 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

26 × 100 = 35 × x

2600 = 35x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 35 to solve for x.

x = 2600 ÷ 35 = 74.29