Convert the integer number 250.
1. Write the number as an improper fraction.
(The numerator larger than or equal to the denominator).
250 can be written as a fraction.
The numerator of this fraction is 250.
/ is the fraction bar.
The denominator is 1:
250 = 250/1
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 3:
250/1 = (250 × 3)/(1 × 3) = 750/3
Example 2. By expanding the fraction by 4:
250/1 = (250 × 4)/(1 × 4) = 1,000/4
Of course, the above fractions are reducing...
... to the initial fraction: 250/1
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
250 =
250 × 100/100 =
(250 × 100)/100 =
25,000/100 =
25,000%
In other words:
Multiply the number by 100...
... And then add the percent sign, %
250 = 25,000%