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8/100 as a decimal and a percentage

8/100

= 0.08 = 8%

8/100 means 8 out of 100 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.08, and as a percentage 8%.

8/100 on a fraction bar: 8 of 100 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.08
Percentage
8%
Simplest form
2/25
As a division
8 ÷ 100
Equivalent fractions
4/50 = 6/75 = 10/125 = 2/25
Compared with one half
Less than 1/2
Reciprocal
100/8
8/100 of 600
48

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 8 ÷ 100 = 0.08.
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.08 × 100 = 8%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 4, their highest common factor: 8 ÷ 4 = 2 and 100 ÷ 4 = 25, so 8/100 = 2/25.

Quick check

  1. Is 8/100 more or less than 1/2?

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    Less than 1/2

  2. What is 8/100 of 600?

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    48

  3. 8/100 = ?/200

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    16

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Frequently asked questions

What is 8/100 as a decimal?

8/100 as a decimal is 0.08.

What is 8/100 as a percentage?

8/100 as a percentage is 8%.

What is 8/100 in its simplest form?

8/100 in its simplest form is 2/25.