24/60 as a decimal and a percentage
24/60
= 0.4 = 40%
24/60 means 24 out of 60 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.4, and as a percentage 40%.
Ways to write it
- Decimal
- 0.4
- Percentage
- 40%
- Simplest form
- 2/5
- As a division
- 24 ÷ 60
- Equivalent fractions
- 4/10 = 6/15 = 8/20 = 10/25
- Compared with one half
- Less than 1/2
- Reciprocal
- 60/24
- 24/60 of 240
- 96
How to work it out
- Divide the top number by the bottom number: 24 ÷ 60 = 0.4.
- To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.4 × 100 = 40%.
- To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 12, their highest common factor: 24 ÷ 12 = 2 and 60 ÷ 12 = 5, so 24/60 = 2/5.
Quick check
Is 24/60 more or less than 1/2?
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Less than 1/2
What is 24/60 of 240?
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96
24/60 = ?/120
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48
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Frequently asked questions
What is 24/60 as a decimal?
24/60 as a decimal is 0.4.
What is 24/60 as a percentage?
24/60 as a percentage is 40%.
What is 24/60 in its simplest form?
24/60 in its simplest form is 2/5.