12/84 as a percentage is 14.29%. This simple number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 12/84 can be reduced to 1/7, which is another way of seeing the same value. Whether you write it as 12/84, 1/7, or 14.29%, the meaning stays the same.
Knowing this percentage is handy in everyday situations, like figuring out a small discount or a portion of a group. It gives a quick sense of scale without having to work with the original numbers.
