Let’s see what this fraction looks like as a percent. The result is 27.87%. That is the value of 17 ÷ 61 expressed in everyday terms.
A percentage like 27.87% tells you how many parts out of a hundred the fraction represents. It’s useful when you need to compare parts of a whole, such as in a survey or a simple budget split. Knowing the percent makes the number easier to picture for most people.
The figure is rounded to two decimal places, so it’s a close approximation of the exact value. If you need more precision, you could keep more digits, but for most everyday uses 27.87% is clear and concise.