The fraction 17/30 is equal to 56.67% when converted to a percentage. This percentage is rounded to the nearest two decimal places for simplicity. Fractions and percentages are different ways of expressing the same value, with percentages often being easier to understand at a glance.
In everyday life, you might encounter 17/30 or 56.67% in various situations. For example, if you completed 17 out of 30 questions on a quiz, you'd have answered about 56.67% of the questions correctly. Similarly, if a store offers a discount of 17/30 off the original price, you'd be saving approximately 56.67% on your purchase. Understanding these equivalent representations can be helpful in making quick calculations and comparisons in daily activities.