percent means parts out of 100 so x%=x/100 convert to improper fraction for in x/y form so
2 and 3/8 2=16/8 2 and 3/8=16/8+3/8=19/8 convert bottom number to 100 one way is multiply whole thing by 100/100 19/8 times 100/100=1900/800 divide by 8 237.5/100=237.5% that is precent another way is divide completely 19/8=2.375 that is over 1 so convert to over 100 so 2.375/1 times 100/100=237.5/100=237.5%