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Percents and Fractions. Vocabulary. A percent is a ratio that compares a number to 100. It means “per 100.” 49 out of 100 is 49%. Writing Percents as Fractions. Place the percent in a fraction with a denominator of 100. Simplify the fraction. 26%. 26. 13. 100. 50. 75. 3. 75%. 100.
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Vocabulary • A percent is a ratio that compares a number to 100. It means “per 100.” • 49 out of 100 is 49%.
Writing Percents as Fractions • Place the percent in a fraction with a denominator of 100. • Simplify the fraction. 26% 26 13 100 50 75 3 75% 100 4
Writing Fractions as Percents • Write a proportion with a denominator of 100 if possible (easiest way). Then write as a percent. OR • Divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal. Then change the decimal to a percent by moving the decimal point to the right (multiply by 100). ? 6 24% 25 100