Percentage to Fraction Calculator

This calculator converts a percentage into a simplified fraction. It works with both whole percentages and decimal percentages, making it useful for maths, probability, finance, and ratios.

A percentage means “per 100”, so the process starts by writing the value over 100, then simplifying it to its lowest terms.

Formula: p% = p ÷ 100 → simplify

Calculator

Result Explanation

The result shows the simplified fraction equivalent of the percentage.

Key insight: percentages are fractions out of 100.

How It Works

The calculator converts the percentage into a fraction by dividing by 100. If the value includes decimals, it scales the fraction to remove the decimal and then simplifies using the greatest common divisor (GCD).

Examples

Example 1: 25% → 25/100 → 1/4

Example 2: 12.5% → 125/1000 → 1/8

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FAQ

How do you convert percentage to fraction?

Write the percentage over 100 and simplify.

What about decimal percentages?

Convert to a whole number fraction first, then simplify.

Can the result be greater than 1?

Yes, percentages above 100% result in improper fractions.