Percent to Fraction Calculator
Convert a percent to a fraction in simplest form, with the mixed number and the steps.
Percent to Fraction Calculator
75% = 3/4 75% = 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.
What This Calculator Does
Type a percent and the tool writes it as a fraction in simplest form. Percents above 100 are also shown as a mixed number.
How to Convert a Percent to a Fraction
1. Write the percent over 100.
2. Simplify by dividing the top and bottom by their greatest common divisor.For example, 75% = 75/100, and dividing both by 25 gives 3/4.
How to Use It
- Enter a percent (for example, 75 or 12.5).
- Read the simplified fraction, plus the mixed number when the percent is above 100.
Worked Examples
| Percent | Over 100 | Simplest form |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | 50/100 | 1/2 |
| 75% | 75/100 | 3/4 |
| 20% | 20/100 | 1/5 |
| 12.5% | 125/1000 | 1/8 |
| 150% | 150/100 | 3/2 = 1 1/2 |
FAQ
How do you convert a percent to a fraction?
Write the percent over 100 and simplify. For 75%: 75/100, which reduces to 3/4.
What is 12.5% as a fraction?
12.5% = 125/1000, which simplifies to 1/8.
Can a percent over 100 become a fraction?
Yes. 150% = 150/100 = 3/2, or 1 1/2 as a mixed number.
How do I go the other way, from a fraction to a percent?
Use the fraction to percent calculator.