How is a fraction converted to a percent?

To convert a fraction to a percent, the process involves dividing the numerator (the top number of the fraction) by the denominator (the bottom number of the fraction) to obtain a decimal value. This decimal is then multiplied by 100 to express it as a percentage.

For example, if a fraction is 3/4, you would divide 3 by 4, resulting in 0.75. Multiplying 0.75 by 100 gives you 75 percent. Thus, this method effectively transforms the fraction into a format that can easily be interpreted as a percentage, which reflects how much out of 100 the fraction represents.

The other methods described do not yield a proper conversion to percentage. For instance, simply multiplying the numerator by 100 and adding the denominator does not provide a meaningful relation to the fraction’s overall value. Adding the numerator and the denominator together will not reflect their ratio properly. Finally, subtracting the numerator from the denominator doesn't capture the relationship between the two numbers in the fraction.