26/97 as a percentage is 26.80%. This rounded figure tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents in a way that’s easy to read on charts or reports.
The fraction 26/97 is a bit more than one‑quarter, since 1/4 equals 25%. It’s a relatively small part of a larger group, and the decimal form (0.268) shows the same idea in a different style.
Knowing the percentage helps when you need to compare it to other numbers, like survey results or test scores. It’s a quick way to see that 26 out of every 100 would be a little higher than the actual share represented by 26 out of 97.
