The fraction 18/37 expressed as a percentage is 48.65%. This value tells you that 18 parts out of every 37 are just under half of the whole.
When you see 18/37 in a problem, you can think of it as a little less than one‑half. The decimal form is about 0.4865, and multiplying by 100 gives the percentage shown above.
Knowing the percentage makes it easier to compare this fraction with others. For example, 48.65% is larger than 40% (which is 2/5) but smaller than 50% (which is exactly one‑half).
In everyday situations, you might use this number to estimate proportions, like figuring out a share of a budget or a portion of a group. Remember, 48.65% is the quick way to say 18 out of 37 in percent form.
