Convert Fraction to Percentage: Finding 14/5 as a Percent

Because $\frac{14}{5}$ is an improper fraction where the numerator (14) is larger than the denominator (5). This means the fraction equals more than 1 whole, so the percentage will be greater than 100%!

Be careful! The explanation uses $\frac{15}{5}$ as an approximation, but this gives 300% instead of the exact 280%. For precise answers, always calculate 14 ÷ 5 = 2.8 first.

Follow these steps: (1) Divide the numerator by the denominator, (2) Multiply the result by 100, (3) Add the % symbol. For example: $\frac{3}{4} = 0.75 \times 100 = 75\%$

That's normal! $\frac{14}{5} = 2.8$ gives a decimal. Just multiply by 100 as usual: 2.8 × 100 = 280%. Don't round until the very end if needed.

Yes! 280% means 2.8 times the original amount. Since $\frac{14}{5} = 2\frac{4}{5}$ in mixed number form, this represents 2.8 or '2 and 4/5 times' something.