What is 3 3/8 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 3 3/8 into Percent.

3 3/8 as a percent is 37.5%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 3 3/8 = 27/8.

Step 2: Divide the numerator (27) by the denominator (8).

27 ÷ 8 = 3.375

Step 3: Multiply the result by 100 to convert to a percentage.

3.375 × 100 = 337.5%

So, 3 3/8 as a percent is 337.5%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: Convert the mixed number to a decimal by first converting 3 3/8 to 3.375.

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

3.375 becomes 337.5.

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

The final result is 337.5%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 27/8 is equal to x/100.

27/8 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

27 × 100 = 8 × x

2700 = 8x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 8 to solve for x.

x = 2700 ÷ 8 = 337.5