To write the given number as a percent, let's first consider the form of the given number.
5/6
We will start by converting the given fraction into the decimal form. To do so, we will rewrite the fraction as a division.
5/6 = 5 Ă· 6
Next, let's use a calculator.
We found the decimal form of 56.
5/6 = 0.833333 ... = 0.83
To convert the decimal into a percent, we need to multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. When multiplying a decimal by 100, we can think of this as moving the decimal point two digits to the right.
Multiply By 100 & ⇒ 0.83* 100 = 83.3
Add the Percent Sign & ⇒ 83.3 %
