13/74 as a percentage is 17.57%. This value tells you how much of a whole 13 parts represent when the whole is divided into 74 equal pieces. It’s a handy way to see the fraction in a more familiar form.
When you see 17.57%, you know that the fraction is just under one‑fifth of a whole. In everyday terms, if you had 74 dollars, 13 dollars would be about 17.57 cents of each dollar.
The percentage makes it easier to compare this fraction with others. For example, 1/4 is 25%, so 13/74 is noticeably smaller.
Remember, rounding to two decimal places gives you the 17.57% you see here, which is precise enough for most practical uses.