Basic Math Examples

2.1 %

$2.1 %$

Step 1

Convert the percentage to a fraction by placing the expression over

100

$100$ . Percentage means 'out of

100

$100$ '.

\frac{2.1}{100}

$\frac{2.1}{100}$

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{21}{1000}

$\frac{21}{1000}$

Step 3

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

0.021

$0.021$