To convert a fraction or a decimal to a percent, you can follow these steps:
1. **To convert a fraction to a percent:**
a. Make sure the fraction is in its simplest form (reduced).
b. Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).
c. Multiply the result by 100.
d. Add the percent symbol (%).
For example, let's convert the fraction 3/4 to a percent:
a. The fraction is already in its simplest form, so we move to the next step.
b. Divide 3 by 4: 3 รท 4 = 0.75.
c. Multiply the result by 100: 0.75 ร 100 = 75.
d. Add the percent symbol: 75%.
So, 3/4 as a percent is 75%.
2. **To convert a decimal to a percent:**
a. Simply move the decimal point two places to the right.
b. Add the percent symbol (%).
For example, let's convert the decimal 0.6 to a percent:
a. Move the decimal point two places to the right: 0.6 โ 60.
b. Add the percent symbol: 60%.
So, 0.6 as a percent is 60%.
These steps work because percentages, fractions, and decimals are all different ways of expressing the same value.