18/71 as a percentage is 25.35%. This rounded figure tells you how much of a whole 18 parts out of 71 represent when you look at it on a scale of 100.
The fraction 18/71 is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator is smaller than the denominator. It shows up in situations where you split something into many small pieces, like dividing a pizza into 71 slices and giving 18 of them away.
Knowing the percentage helps you compare the fraction to everyday numbers. For example, 25.35% is a little more than one quarter, so you can quickly see that 18 out of 71 is just a bit larger than 25% of the whole.
