The fraction 17/26 equals 65.38% when expressed as a percentage. This value is rounded to two decimal places, giving a clean and easy‑to‑read result.
In everyday terms, 65.38% means that if you split something into 26 equal parts and take 17 of those parts, you have captured just over two‑thirds of the whole. It's a handy way to compare portions without using fractions.
If you need to communicate this number quickly, saying “about 65 percent” works fine for most casual discussions. For more precise work, especially in math or science, the exact 65.38% is the correct figure.