Convert the integer number 104.
1. Write the number as an improper fraction.
(The numerator larger than or equal to the denominator).
104 can be written as a fraction.
The numerator of this fraction is 104.
/ is the fraction bar.
The denominator is 1:
104 = 104/1
Equivalent fractions.
The above fraction cannot be reduced.
That is, it has the smallest possible numerator and denominator.
By expanding it we can build up equivalent fractions.
Multiply the numerator & the denominator by the same number.
Example 1. By expanding the fraction by 5:
104/1 = (104 × 5)/(1 × 5) = 520/5
Example 2. By expanding the fraction by 8:
104/1 = (104 × 8)/(1 × 8) = 832/8
Of course, the above fractions are reducing...
... to the initial fraction: 104/1
2. Write the number as a percentage.
Multiply the number by 100/100
Note: 100/100 = 1
The value of the number does not change when multiplying by 100/100
104 =
104 × 100/100 =
(104 × 100)/100 =
10,400/100 =
10,400%
In other words:
Multiply the number by 100...
... And then add the percent sign, %
104 = 10,400%