What is 1/8 as a percent?

Converting fractions to a percentage can be very helpful. Let's go through the steps to change a decimal into a percentage.

You can try different values to learn more about the conversion process.

Often, convert 9/75 to a percent or 4/31 to a percent, depending on the task.

Determining the scaling factor:

Applying a scaling factor to convert fractions to percentages:

Solution:

For fractions:

In this guide, we’ll be focusing on the fraction 1/8 and how to convert it into its percentage equivalent.

Method 1 – Fraction Scaling:

1. Understanding Fractions: At the heart of every fraction, there's a division taking place. The numerator denotes the 'portions' we're focused on. The denominator reveals the total possible 'portions'. So, when we say $\frac{1}{8}$, we're essentially talking about 1 'portions' out of an available 8.
2. Explanation of Percentage: The term “Percent” has Latin roots, where “cent” means a hundred. So, a percentage essentially portrays a fraction where the denominator is always 100. For illustration, when we state 50%, it translates to 50 out of 100 or $\frac{50}{100}$ in fraction terms.
3. Transformation Process: To convert $\frac{1}{8}$ into a percentage, we must multiply the fraction to have 100 as its denominator. Begin by determining the factor by which 8 can be multiplied to get 100. This factor is $\frac{100}{8}\mathrm{=\; 12.5}$. Following this logic, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 12.5:$\frac{\mathrm{1\; \times \; 12.5}}{\mathrm{8\; \times \; 12.5}}\mathrm{=}\frac{12.5}{100}$.
4. Final Step: Once multiplied, the fraction denotes 12.5 out of 100, which is equivalent 12.5%.

Method 2 – Using Decimals:

1. Fraction to Decimal Transformation: Begin by expressing $\frac{1}{8}$ as a decimal. This step requires simple division: divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (8), resulting in 0.125.
2. Decimal to Percentage Conversion: Now, transform this decimal into a percentage. So, 0.125 multiplied by 100 equals 12.5%.
3. Wrapping Up: Through the decimal conversion method as well, $\frac{1}{8}$ is equivalent of 12.5% when expressed as a percentage.

Both methods, while distinct in approach, provide the same result. You can choose to use either the direct fraction scaling method or the decimal conversion method.

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