Convert 1/4 into a Percentage: A Simple Calculation Guide

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

• Step 1: Convert the fraction to a decimal.
• Step 2: Convert the decimal to a percentage.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Convert the fraction $\frac{1}{4}$ to a decimal. Divide 1 by 4, which gives:

$1 \div 4 = 0.25$

Step 2: Convert the decimal $0.25$ to a percentage. Multiply by 100 to change a decimal into a percentage:

$0.25 \times 100 = 25 \%$

Therefore, the fraction $\frac{1}{4}$ is equivalent to 25%.