Convert Fraction to Percentage: Calculate 12/20 as a Percent

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Step 1: Divide 12 by 20.
• Step 2: Multiply the result by 100 to convert the decimal to a percentage.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: We start by calculating the fraction of 12 over 20.

$\frac{12}{20} = 0.6$

Step 2: Convert the decimal 0.6 into a percentage by multiplying by 100.

$0.6 \times 100 = 60$

Therefore, 12 over 20 as a percentage is 60%.