The fraction 17/98 expressed as a percentage is 17.35%. This rounded value gives you a quick sense of how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
When you see 17.35%, it means that out of every 100 parts, about 17 and a third are represented by the original fraction. This is useful for comparing the size of the fraction to other percentages you might encounter.
In everyday situations, such as calculating discounts or understanding data, a percentage like 17.35% is easy to work with. It tells you that the fraction is just under one‑fifth of a whole.
Remember, you can always convert a fraction to a percentage to get a clearer picture of its size in everyday terms.
