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80/100 as a decimal and a percentage

80/100

= 0.8 = 80%

80/100 means 80 out of 100 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.8, and as a percentage 80%.

80/100 on a fraction bar: 80 of 100 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.8
Percentage
80%
Simplest form
4/5
As a division
80 ÷ 100
Equivalent fractions
8/10 = 12/15 = 16/20 = 20/25
Compared with one half
More than 1/2
Reciprocal
100/80
80/100 of 200
160

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 80 ÷ 100 = 0.8.
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.8 × 100 = 80%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 20, their highest common factor: 80 ÷ 20 = 4 and 100 ÷ 20 = 5, so 80/100 = 4/5.

Quick check

  1. Is 80/100 more or less than 1/2?

    Show the answer

    More than 1/2

  2. What is 80/100 of 200?

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    160

  3. 80/100 = ?/200

    Show the answer

    160

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Frequently asked questions

What is 80/100 as a decimal?

80/100 as a decimal is 0.8.

What is 80/100 as a percentage?

80/100 as a percentage is 80%.

What is 80/100 in its simplest form?

80/100 in its simplest form is 4/5.