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12/20 as a decimal and a percentage

12/20

= 0.6 = 60%

12/20 means 12 out of 20 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.6, and as a percentage 60%.

12/20 on a fraction bar: 12 of 20 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.6
Percentage
60%
Simplest form
3/5
As a division
12 ÷ 20
Equivalent fractions
6/10 = 9/15 = 15/25 = 3/5
Compared with one half
More than 1/2
Reciprocal
20/12
12/20 of 60
36

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 12 ÷ 20 = 0.6.
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.6 × 100 = 60%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 4, their highest common factor: 12 ÷ 4 = 3 and 20 ÷ 4 = 5, so 12/20 = 3/5.

Quick check

  1. Is 12/20 more or less than 1/2?

    Show the answer

    More than 1/2

  2. What is 12/20 of 60?

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    36

  3. 12/20 = ?/40

    Show the answer

    24

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Frequently asked questions

What is 12/20 as a decimal?

12/20 as a decimal is 0.6.

What is 12/20 as a percentage?

12/20 as a percentage is 60%.

What is 12/20 in its simplest form?

12/20 in its simplest form is 3/5.