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15/20 as a decimal and a percentage

15/20

= 0.75 = 75%

15/20 means 15 out of 20 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.75, and as a percentage 75%.

15/20 on a fraction bar: 15 of 20 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.75
Percentage
75%
Simplest form
3/4
As a division
15 ÷ 20
Equivalent fractions
6/8 = 9/12 = 12/16 = 3/4
Compared with one half
More than 1/2
Reciprocal
20/15
15/20 of 40
30

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 15 ÷ 20 = 0.75.
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.75 × 100 = 75%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 5, their highest common factor: 15 ÷ 5 = 3 and 20 ÷ 5 = 4, so 15/20 = 3/4.

Quick check

  1. Is 15/20 more or less than 1/2?

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    More than 1/2

  2. What is 15/20 of 40?

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    30

  3. 15/20 = ?/40

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    30

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Frequently asked questions

What is 15/20 as a decimal?

15/20 as a decimal is 0.75.

What is 15/20 as a percentage?

15/20 as a percentage is 75%.

What is 15/20 in its simplest form?

15/20 in its simplest form is 3/4.