The problem asks to convert the fraction $\frac{1}{2}$ into a percentage. The answer must be written using a percent sign (%).

ArithmeticFractionsPercentagesDecimal Conversion
2025/4/16

1. Problem Description

The problem asks to convert the fraction 12\frac{1}{2} into a percentage. The answer must be written using a percent sign (%).

2. Solution Steps

To convert a fraction to a percentage, we first convert the fraction to a decimal. Then, we multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign.
Step 1: Convert the fraction 12\frac{1}{2} to a decimal.
12=0.5\frac{1}{2} = 0.5
Step 2: Multiply the decimal by
1
0

0. $0.5 \times 100 = 50$

Step 3: Add the percent sign.
50%50\%

3. Final Answer

50%

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