What is 8/17 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 8/17 into Percent.

8/17 as a percent is 47.06%

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (8) by the denominator (17).

8 ÷ 17 = 0.4706

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

0.4706 × 100 = 47.06%

So, 8/17 as a percent is 47.06%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

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

8 ÷ 17 = 0.4706

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

0.4706 becomes 47.06.

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

The final result is 47.06%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 8/17 is equal to x/100.

8/17 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

8 × 100 = 17 × x

800 = 17x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 17 to solve for x.

x = 800 ÷ 17 = 47.06