How to Write Fractions as a Percent

The video tutorial explains how to convert fractions into percents using equivalent fractions. It begins with an introduction to equivalent fractions, demonstrating that they have the same value despite looking different. The tutorial then provides step-by-step examples of converting fractions with various denominators, including 20 and 200, into percents by creating equivalent fractions with a denominator of 100. It also covers converting mixed numbers into improper fractions before finding their percent equivalents. The video emphasizes that equivalent fractions can be created by either multiplying or dividing.

What is the main idea behind equivalent fractions?

• They look the same.

• They have different values.

• They are always greater than 1.

• They have the same value but look different.

How do you convert a fraction with a denominator of 20 to a percent?

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 10.

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 5.

• Divide both numerator and denominator by 10.

• Divide both numerator and denominator by 5.

What is the percent equivalent of 4/200?

• 20%

• 8%

• 2%

• 4%

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Multiply the numerator by the whole number.

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.

• Add the whole number to the numerator.

• Divide the numerator by the whole number.

What is the percent equivalent of the mixed number 1 and 1/5?

• 120%

• 115%

• 100%

• 105%