When you turn 27/38 into a percent, you get 71.05%. This is the rounded figure you’ll see in most reports or calculators.
The fraction 27/38 is just a way of writing a part of a whole. In decimal form it’s about 0.71, which means the fraction is a little more than two‑thirds of the whole.
Knowing the percentage makes it easy to compare with other numbers. For example, if a test score is 71.05% you can quickly see it’s above the average 70 % mark but still below a perfect score.
If you need to communicate the value in everyday language, saying “about 71 percent” works fine, while the exact figure remains 71.05% for precise calculations.
