27/51 as a percentage is 52.94%. This number tells you how much of a whole 27 is when you compare it to 51. The fraction itself can be reduced to 9/17, but the percentage stays the same.
When you see 52.94%, you know the value is just over half. It’s a handy way to describe the part of something when you don’t want to work with a fraction.
People often round percentages to two decimal places for clarity. That’s why the result is shown as 52.94% instead of a longer number.
In everyday situations—like grading, statistics, or budgeting—using the percentage makes it easier to understand how big the part is compared to the whole.
