31/82 as a percentage is 37.80%. This value tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 31/82 is a proper fraction because the numerator (31) is smaller than the denominator (82). It can be simplified only by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 1, so the fraction stays as 31/82.
In everyday situations, you might see this percentage used to describe a part of a group, like 37.80% of students preferring a certain snack. It’s a handy way to compare parts of a whole without dealing with complicated numbers.
