How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

Divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, then multiply by 100.

How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

Multiply by 100 (move the decimal point two places right) and add a percent sign.

Fraction · Decimal · Percent · Grades 6–8

Fraction, Decimal & Percent Conversion Worksheets

1/2 = 0.5 = 50%. Three ways to write one value, and fluent students move between them without stopping to think. These conversion worksheets build that.

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What it is

Fractions, decimals, and percents are three ways to write the same amount.

Why it matters

Flexibly moving between forms lets students choose the easiest representation for a problem and deepens number sense across topics.

How to do it

To make a decimal, divide the top of the fraction by the bottom.
To make a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a % sign.
A percent is just a number out of 100.

Examples by level

Beginner1/2 as a % =50%
Intermediate1/4 as a decimal =0.25
Advanced1/16 as a decimal =0.0625

Examples are generated by the same engine as the worksheets, so they're always mathematically correct. Built to avoid repeats, not reshuffle the same handful of questions.

Common mistakes

Confusing which direction to move the decimal for percents.
Not simplifying fractions after converting.
Forgetting that percent means 'out of 100'.

Tips

Multiply by 100 to go from decimal to percent.
Divide by 100 to go from percent to decimal.

For parents

Memorise a few key equivalences (1/2 = 0.5 = 50%, 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%) as anchors for the rest.

For teachers

Use a three-column table (fraction | decimal | percent) so the equivalence of forms is always visible.

Key vocabulary

equivalent: equal in value, written differently

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert a fraction to a percent?: Divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, then multiply by 100.
How do you convert a decimal to a percent?: Multiply by 100 (move the decimal point two places right) and add a percent sign.

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