15/47 as a percentage is 31.91%. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you think in terms of 100 parts.
The fraction 15/47 is a little less than one third, so it makes sense that its percent value is just under 33%. When you see 31.91% on a chart or a report, you can picture it as about 32 out of every 100 units.
If you need to compare this to other fractions, just remember that the percent form is a quick way to see size. 31.91% shows that 15 out of 47 pieces are a little under a third of the whole set.
