To write 1/8 as a percent, you need to convert the fraction to a decimal first and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
1. **Convert the fraction to a decimal:**
Divide 1 by 8.
1 ÷ 8 = 0.125
2. **Convert the decimal to a percent:**
Multiply the decimal by 100.
0.125 × 100 = 12.5
So, 1/8 as a percent is **12.5%**.