NumberKey Stage 3

Percentages to fractions

Convert accurately between equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages.

  • Percent means out of 100.
  • Multiply a decimal or fraction by 100 to express it as a percentage.
  • Divide a percentage by 100 to get its decimal or fraction value. Simplify fractions fully.

Example 1

Write as a fraction in its simplest form.

Percent means out of 100.Divide the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.

Example 2

Write as a fraction in its simplest form.

Percent means out of 100.Clear the decimal before simplifying.Divide the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.

Your turn

Question 1

Write as a fraction in its simplest form.

Check answer
Percent means out of 100.Divide the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.
Question 2

Write as a fraction in its simplest form.

Check answer
Percent means out of 100.Divide the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.
Question 3

Write as a fraction in its simplest form.

Check answer
Percent means out of 100.Divide the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.
Question 4

Write as a fraction in its simplest form.

Check answer
Percent means out of 100.Divide the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.
Question 5

Write as a fraction in its simplest form.

Check answer
Percent means out of 100.Divide the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.