What is 24/97 as a percentage? It is 24.74% when rounded to two decimal places. This fraction is a little less than one quarter, so the percentage reflects that it is just under 25 % of a whole.
The fraction 24/97 can be thought of as 24 parts out of a total of 97 equal parts. Because the denominator is relatively large, each part is quite small, which is why the resulting percentage is not a whole number.
When you see 24.74% in a report or a chart, you know it represents the same amount as the fraction 24/97. It’s a handy way to compare that portion with other percentages, like 20 % or 30 %.
