When you turn the fraction 12/70 into a percent, you get 17.14%. This is the rounded value you would see on most calculators or reports.
The fraction 12/70 can also be simplified to 6/35, but the percent stays the same. Seeing the number as a percentage makes it easier to compare with other data, like test scores or sales figures.
In everyday language, 17.14% means that for every 100 parts, about 17 parts are represented by the original 12 out of 70. It’s a quick way to understand the size of the fraction without doing the math each time.
