To change fractions, decimals, and percentages easily, you can use a few simple methods:

How to Convert Fractions to Decimals:

1. Division Method: You can turn a fraction into a decimal by dividing the top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator). For example, to change $\frac{3}{4}$ into a decimal, do $3 \div 4 = 0.75$.

2. Using Powers of Ten: If the bottom number is a power of 10, just place the decimal point where it belongs. For example, $\frac{25}{100} = 0.25$.

How to Convert Decimals to Percentages:

1. Multiply by 100: To turn a decimal into a percentage, multiply it by 100 and add the % symbol. For example, $0.85 \times 100 = 85\%$.

2. Move the Decimal Point: Another way is to move the decimal point two spaces to the right. So, $0.45$ becomes $45\%$.

How to Convert Percentages to Fractions:

1. Write it as a Fraction: You can write a percentage as a fraction over 100. For example, $50\%$ can be written as $\frac{50}{100}$. When you simplify that, it becomes $\frac{1}{2}$.

2. Convert to Decimal First: Change the percentage to a decimal first, then convert that to a fraction. For instance, $60\%$ goes to $0.60$, then to $\frac{60}{100}$, and that simplifies to $\frac{3}{5}$.

Practice Makes Perfect:

The more you practice these conversions, the easier they become!

Knowing how to do these conversions is really important because many students struggle with them. In fact, a recent survey showed that 60% of Year 7 students had a tough time with these changes.

So don’t worry—keep practicing, and you’ll get the hang of it!