Percentage to Fraction Calculator

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To convert a percentage to a fraction: (1) Write percent/100. (2) Find the GCD of numerator and denominator. (3) Divide both by GCD to simplify. Example: 75% → 75/100. GCD(75,100) = 25. Simplified: 3/4.

For decimal percentages like 12.5%: multiply numerator and denominator by 10 to clear the decimal → 125/1000. GCD(125,1000) = 125 → 1/8. For repeating decimals like 33.333...% = 1/3 exactly.

Common conversions to memorise: 50% = 1/2, 25% = 1/4, 75% = 3/4, 20% = 1/5, 10% = 1/10, 33.33% ≈ 1/3, 66.67% ≈ 2/3. Fraction literacy speeds up mental arithmetic.

Formula

Fraction = (Percentage / 100) simplified by GCD

Percentage
the value to convert (e.g. 75 for 75%)
GCD
Greatest Common Divisor — largest number dividing both numerator and denominator
Numerator
percentage (multiplied to clear decimals if needed)
Denominator
100 (multiplied by same factor as numerator)

Percentage to Fraction Calculator

Enter a percentage to convert it to a fraction in lowest terms.

Common Percentage to Fraction Conversions

PercentageFractionDecimalNotes
10%1/100.1One tenth
12.5%1/80.125One eighth
20%1/50.2One fifth
25%1/40.25One quarter
33.33%1/30.333...Repeating decimal
40%2/50.4Two fifths
50%1/20.5One half
60%3/50.6Three fifths
66.67%2/30.666...Repeating decimal
75%3/40.75Three quarters
80%4/50.8Four fifths
87.5%7/80.875Seven eighths
100%1/11.0Whole

Disclaimer

This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Results are based on standard mathematical formulas. Always verify critical calculations with a qualified professional before making important decisions.

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