Fractions are always written with a top number that is separated from a bottom number by a line. This line simply means "divided by." To convert a fraction into a decimal, use your calculator to divide the bottom number into the top number.
PULL OUT YOUR CALCULATOR AND CONVERT THESE FRACTIONS TO DECIMAL FORM.
3/4 (Answer: 3 divided by 4 = .75)
5/8 (Answer: 5 divided by 8 = .625)
1/2 (Answer: 1 divided by 2 = .50)
3/16 (Answer: 3 divided by 16 = .1875)
1/8 (Answer: 1 divided by 8 = .125)
Percentages, when expressed with the % symbol, are converted to decimal form by dropping the % symbol and multiplying the remaining number by .01.
Examples:
5% = 5 x .01 = .05
23% = 23 x .01 = .23
50% = 50 x .01 = .50
70% = 70 x .01 = .70