Pre-Algebra Examples

1.3 %

$1.3 %$

Step 1

Convert the percentage to a fraction by placing the expression over

100

$100$ . Percentage means 'out of

100

$100$ '.

\frac{1.3}{100}

$\frac{1.3}{100}$

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{13}{1000}

$\frac{13}{1000}$

Step 3

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

0.013

$0.013$