Calculating the Percentage of a Fraction: 24 Out of 86 Explained

Calculate 24 over 86 as a percentage:

To solve this problem, we'll convert the fraction 24 over 86 into a percentage. Here's how it can be done:

• Step 1: Divide the numerator by the denominator to convert the fraction into a decimal:
  $\frac{24}{86} \approx 0.279069767$
• Step 2: Multiply the decimal by 100 to convert it into a percentage:
  $0.279069767 \times 100 \approx 27.9069767$
• Step 3: Round the result to one decimal place to get the final percentage:
  $\approx 27.9\%$

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 27.9%.