20% as a Fraction and a Decimal
Convert 20% to a fraction in simplest form and to a decimal.
20% as a fraction
1/5
20% as a decimal
0.2
How it works
“Percent” means “out of 100”, so 20% is 20/100.
- As a fraction: 20/100 = 20/100 = 1/5 after dividing by the greatest common factor.
- As a decimal: 20 ÷ 100 = 0.2.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 20% as a fraction?+
20% as a fraction is 1/5 in simplest form. A percent means "out of 100", so 20% = 20/100, which reduces to 1/5.
What is 20% as a decimal?+
20% as a decimal is 0.2. To convert a percent to a decimal, divide by 100 (move the decimal point two places left).