How would you convert something like:

Question

13 7/8 %
or
14 2/3 %

into a decimal?

Could you please explain the steps?
Thank you.

Answer 1

Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

7/8 = 0.875
13 7/8 = 13.875

Then, move the decimal point two places to the left to change the percent to a decimal.

13 7/8% = 0.13875