When you turn the fraction 18/70 into a percent you get 25.71%. This is the rounded value you would see on most calculators or in everyday reports.
The fraction 18/70 can be reduced to 9/35, which still represents the same part of a whole. Whether you write it as 18/70, 9/35, or 25.71%, the meaning stays the same: a little more than one quarter of the whole.
Knowing the percentage makes it easy to compare this part with other numbers, like test scores or discounts. In real‑world situations, you’ll often see the percentage form used because it’s quick to read and understand.