The fraction 3/97 is equal to 3.09% when expressed as a percentage. This small number shows how little three parts are out of a whole of ninety‑seven.
Because the denominator is close to one hundred, the percentage is almost the same as the fraction’s numerator, but a little lower. In everyday terms, imagine you have 97 items and you pick three of them – that’s just over three out of every hundred.
Rounded to two decimal places, the value 3.09% is useful for quick estimates in surveys, finance, or any situation where a tiny proportion needs to be reported clearly and simply.