Pre-Algebra Examples

$2.3 %$

Step 1

Convert the percentage to a fraction by placing the expression over $100$ . Percentage means 'out of $100$ '.

$\frac{2.3}{100}$

Step 2

Convert the decimal number to a fraction by shifting the decimal point in both the numerator and denominator. Since there is $1$ number to the right of the decimal point, move the decimal point $1$ place to the right.

$\frac{23}{1000}$

Step 3

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

$0.023$