Step 1: Start with the fraction 12/97.

Step 2: To convert a fraction into a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator.

12 ÷ 97 = 0.1237

Step 3: Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage.

0.1237 × 100 = 12.37%

Final Answer: 12/97 as a percentage is 12.37%.