34/98 as a percentage is 34.69%. This is the rounded value you would see on most calculators or in reports that need two decimal places.
The fraction 34/98 can be reduced to 17/49, which still represents the same part of a whole. Whether you write it as 34/98, 17/49, or 34.69%, it describes a little more than one‑third of whatever you are measuring.
In everyday situations, using the percentage makes it easier to compare sizes. For example, if you scored 34 out of 98 on a quiz, you earned 34.69% of the possible points, showing where you stand relative to a full score.