Convert the integer number 242.
1. Write the number as an improper fraction.
(The numerator larger than or equal to the denominator).
242 can be written as a fraction.
The numerator of this fraction is 242.
/ is the fraction bar.
The denominator is 1:
242 = 242/1
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 4:
242/1 = (242 × 4)/(1 × 4) = 968/4
Example 2. By expanding the fraction by 8:
242/1 = (242 × 8)/(1 × 8) = 1,936/8
Of course, the above fractions are reducing...
... to the initial fraction: 242/1
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
242 =
242 × 100/100 =
(242 × 100)/100 =
24,200/100 =
24,200%
In other words:
Multiply the number by 100...
... And then add the percent sign, %
242 = 24,200%