What is 26/69 as a percentage? It is 37.68% when rounded to two decimal places. This tells you that the fraction represents a little more than a third of a whole.
The fraction 26/69 is already in its simplest form, so it stays exactly as written. Because the numerator is smaller than the denominator, the value is less than 1, which matches the percentage being under 100%.
Knowing the percentage makes it easier to compare with other numbers. For example, 37.68% is higher than 30% but lower than 40%, giving a quick sense of size without needing to work with the fraction directly.