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9/60 as a decimal and a percentage

9/60

= 0.15 = 15%

9/60 means 9 out of 60 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.15, and as a percentage 15%.

9/60 on a fraction bar: 9 of 60 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.15
Percentage
15%
Simplest form
3/20
As a division
9 ÷ 60
Equivalent fractions
6/40 = 12/80 = 15/100 = 3/20
Compared with one half
Less than 1/2
Reciprocal
60/9
9/60 of 240
36

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 9 ÷ 60 = 0.15.
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.15 × 100 = 15%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 3, their highest common factor: 9 ÷ 3 = 3 and 60 ÷ 3 = 20, so 9/60 = 3/20.

Quick check

  1. Is 9/60 more or less than 1/2?

    Show the answer

    Less than 1/2

  2. What is 9/60 of 240?

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    36

  3. 9/60 = ?/120

    Show the answer

    18

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Frequently asked questions

What is 9/60 as a decimal?

9/60 as a decimal is 0.15.

What is 9/60 as a percentage?

9/60 as a percentage is 15%.

What is 9/60 in its simplest form?

9/60 in its simplest form is 3/20.