17/40 as a percentage is 42.50%. This simple conversion gives a clear picture of how the fraction compares to a whole, and the result is rounded to two decimal places for easy reading.
The fraction 17/40 can be thought of as 17 parts out of a total of 40 equal parts. When you picture a pizza cut into 40 slices, taking 17 slices would leave you with a little less than half of the whole pizza.
In everyday use, the percentage 42.50% helps quickly compare this fraction to other values, such as test scores, discounts, or data sets. Rounding to two decimal places keeps the number precise enough for most practical purposes without getting overly complicated.
