Frequently Asked Questions

Put the percentage over 100 and simplify. For example, 75% = 75/100 = 3/4.
33.33% ≈ 3333/10000 which simplifies. The exact value of 33.333...% (repeating) is 1/3.
12.5% = 12.5/100 = 125/1000 = 1/8.
Yes. 150% = 150/100 = 3/2 (an improper fraction, or 1½ as a mixed number).

Quick Reference

50% = 1/2, 25% = 1/4, 75% = 3/4, 20% = 1/5, 10% = 1/10, 33.33% ≈ 1/3