Algebra Examples

5.7 %

$5.7 %$

Step 1

Convert the percentage to a fraction by placing the expression over

100

$100$ . Percentage means 'out of

100

$100$ '.

\frac{5.7}{100}

$\frac{5.7}{100}$

Step 2

Convert the decimal number to a fraction by shifting the decimal point in both the numerator and denominator. Since there is

1

$1$ number to the right of the decimal point, move the decimal point

1

$1$ place to the right.

\frac{57}{1000}

$\frac{57}{1000}$

Step 3

Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

0.057

$0.057$