Question

1$\frac{2}{5}$ as percentage

Answer 1

$1 \frac{2}{5}$

can be divided into two parts,

1 whole + 2/5

1 = 1/1 = 100%

To convert into percentage, you multiply the fraction by hundred

2/5 x 100 = 40

Therefore, 2/5 is 40%

Total percent of the fraction

= 1 + 2/5

= 100% + 40%

= 140%