When you change 24/82 to a percent you get 29.27%. This is the rounded figure you’ll see in most charts and reports.
The fraction 24/82 can be reduced by dividing both numbers by 2, giving 12/41. It’s a little smaller than one‑third, which would be about 33.33%.
In everyday language, saying 29.27% means roughly three out of every ten people. It’s a handy way to compare parts of a whole without using fractions.
Remember, you can use either the fraction 12/41 or the percentage 29.27% depending on what your audience finds easier to understand.
