The fraction 17/27 is equal to 62.96%. This percentage shows that the part represented by 17 out of 27 pieces is a little more than three‑fifths of a whole.
When you look at 17/27 as a fraction, it’s a proper fraction because the numerator (17) is smaller than the denominator (27). It sits between 1/2 (which is 50%) and 2/3 (which is about 66.67%), so it’s a useful number for estimating things that are a little more than half but not quite two‑thirds.
In everyday life you might see 62.96% used in surveys, grades, or statistics where a precise portion of a total is needed. Knowing that 17 out of every 27 items translates to this percentage helps you compare it easily with other data expressed in percent form.
