When you convert 24/34 to a percentage, you get 70.59%. This number tells you how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
The fraction 24/34 can be reduced to 12/17, which is still a little less than three‑quarters of a whole. Seeing it as a percentage makes it easier to compare with other values, like grades or discounts.
In everyday situations, you might use 70.59% to describe a portion of a budget, a test score, or any other scenario where a part of a total needs to be expressed in a familiar way. It’s a quick, clear way to understand the size of the fraction.