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4/60 as a decimal and a percentage

4/60

= 0.06 = 6.6%

4/60 means 4 out of 60 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.066…, and as a percentage 6.66…%.

4/60 on a fraction bar: 4 of 60 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.06
The digits under the line repeat forever.
Percentage
6.6%
Simplest form
1/15
As a division
4 ÷ 60
Equivalent fractions
2/30 = 3/45 = 5/75 = 1/15
Compared with one half
Less than 1/2
Reciprocal
60/4
4/60 of 240
16

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 4 ÷ 60 = 0.066….
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.066… × 100 = 6.66…%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 4, their highest common factor: 4 ÷ 4 = 1 and 60 ÷ 4 = 15, so 4/60 = 1/15.

Quick check

  1. Is 4/60 more or less than 1/2?

    Show the answer

    Less than 1/2

  2. What is 4/60 of 240?

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    16

  3. 4/60 = ?/120

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    8

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Frequently asked questions

What is 4/60 as a decimal?

4/60 as a decimal is 0.066….

What is 4/60 as a percentage?

4/60 as a percentage is 6.66…%.

What is 4/60 in its simplest form?

4/60 in its simplest form is 1/15.