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20/30 as a decimal and a percentage

20/30

= 0.6 = 66.6%

20/30 means 20 out of 30 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.66…, and as a percentage 66.66…%.

20/30 on a fraction bar: 20 of 30 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.6
The digits under the line repeat forever.
Percentage
66.6%
Simplest form
2/3
As a division
20 ÷ 30
Equivalent fractions
4/6 = 6/9 = 8/12 = 10/15
Compared with one half
More than 1/2
Reciprocal
30/20
20/30 of 60
40

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 20 ÷ 30 = 0.66….
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.66… × 100 = 66.66…%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 10, their highest common factor: 20 ÷ 10 = 2 and 30 ÷ 10 = 3, so 20/30 = 2/3.

Quick check

  1. Is 20/30 more or less than 1/2?

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    More than 1/2

  2. What is 20/30 of 60?

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    40

  3. 20/30 = ?/60

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    40

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Frequently asked questions

What is 20/30 as a decimal?

20/30 as a decimal is 0.66….

What is 20/30 as a percentage?

20/30 as a percentage is 66.66…%.

What is 20/30 in its simplest form?

20/30 in its simplest form is 2/3.